Definitions for bicycle tour permits

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: "Application" means a form provided by the department that must be submitted to initiate a new permit request, amendment, or renewal of an unexpired permit. "Authorized agent" means an executive director or officer of a corporation, or a general partner of a general or limited partnership, or an active member of an unincorporated group or organization, who provides the director with notarized written authority in order to represent a corporation, partnership, group, or organization. "Bicycle" means: (1) A device propelled solely by human power upon which any person may ride, having two tandem wheels sixteen inches in diameter or greater, and including any device generally recognized as a bicycle though equipped with two front or two rear wheels; or (2) A low-speed electric bicycle, as defined under title 15 United States Code section 2085. "Bicycle tour" includes guided bicycle tours and unguided bicycle tours. "Business" means any enterprise or establishment, including sole proprietorships, joint ventures, partnerships, fraternal organizations, clubs, and corporations, whether for profit or nonprofit. "Business location" means a permanent, fixed place of business not including a place that consists solely of a post office box, that is identifiable by a tax map key number and street address in the County. "Commercial" means an act in which a person receives a benefit, or a promise to receive a benefit, by providing goods or services to another person. "County property" means any highways, right-of-way, easement, or other real estate owned or controlled by the County. "Department" means the department of finance. "Director" means the director of finance. "Guided bicycle tour" means a bicycle tour accompanied or led by an employee or agent of the bicycle tour business throughout the tour, usually in conjunction with a business vehicle. "Highway" means the entire width between the boundary lines of every County and state street when any part is open to the use of the public for purposes of either vehicular or pedestrian travel. "Notification" means either actual notice to the applicant or permit holder, or written communication through registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. If service by registered or certified mail is not made because of the inability to deliver or refusal of acceptance by the addressee, the director may give notice by publishing once in a newspaper of general circulation in the County. Notification is considered complete upon evidence of receipt of the letter or completion of publication. "Person" means and includes any individual, firm, society, organization, or corporation. "State property" means any highways, right-of-way, easement, or other real estate owned or controlled by the State of Hawaiʻi. "Tour" means a group organized for the traveling from place to place for enjoyment, pleasure, or sightseeing. "Unguided commercial bicycle tour" means a bicycle tour that is not led or accompanied by guide throughout the ride, in which transportation to or from the route is provided or arranged by the bicycle tour business. ( Ord. No. 5439 , § 1, 2022; Ord. 2426 § 1 (part), 1995)