MCC §6.02.010
Definitions for shark feeding and tour rules
Read the official text at library.municode.com ↗This section defines two terms used in the chapter: 'feed' means putting food or other substances into the water, and 'shark tour operations' means running a paid business that takes people into the ocean to feed or attract sharks for viewing. It does not include free educational or cultural trips.
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The ordinance, as written (Maui County) — Definitions
A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Maui County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
For purposes of this chapter, the following terms are defined:
"Feed" means to introduce or attempt to introduce any food or other substance into
the water.
"Shark tour operations" means the maintenance of an office, the collection, distribution,
marketing, or advertising of tickets for sale, or other business activity conducted
by a person in Maui County for the purpose of charging residents or visitors to venture
into ocean waters to feed or otherwise attract sharks for viewing; provided, that
this term does not include educational or cultural expeditions or endeavors for which
a participation fee is not required.
(Ord. No. 3680, § 2, 2009)
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