Haw. Code R. § 13-130-1 - Purpose

(a) These rules provide guidance for the conduct of the Na Ala Hele Advisory Councils; procedures for the selection and inclusion of trails and accesses in the Hawaii statewide trail and access system; and rules for the management and use of program trails and accesses. These rules are not intended to diminish or abrogate the provisions of Article 12, Section 7 of the Hawaii State Constitution or Section 7-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to certain traditional and customary Hawaiian practices.

(b) The trail and access use rules are for the purpose of:

(1) Preserving and perpetuating the integrity, condition, naturalness, and beauty of the trails or accesses and surrounding areas;

(2) Protecting cultural and environmental resources;

(3) Providing safety for trail and access users;

(4) Preserving the quality of the intended experience for trail and access users;

(5) Mitigating conflicts between competing activities and users;

(6) Ensuring public access consistent with paragraphs (1)-(5); and

(7) Regulating commercial activity that is consistent with paragraphs (1)-(6).

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Haw. Code R. § 13-130-1

[Eff. ] (Auth: HRS § 198D-11) (Imp: HRS Chapter 198D)