HRS §342D-107
Voluntary agreements and recognition for cruise ships
This section lets the State make voluntary deals with commercial passenger vessel owners to control pollution outside Hawaii's waters, and adopt stricter pollution rules. It also lets the department recognize ships that do more than the law requires. No penalties are listed.
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The statute, as written — Memorandum of understanding; recognition program
(a) Nothing contained in this part shall prevent the State from: (1) Entering into voluntary agreements with any owners or operators of commercial passenger vessels, or their representatives, for the purpose of controlling pollution outside the marine waters of the State; or (2) Adopting pollution controls more stringent than those contained in this part. (b) The department may engage in efforts to encourage and recognize superior environmental protection efforts made by the owners or operators of commercial passenger vessels that exceed the requirements established by law.
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