Haw. Code R. § 13-146-50 - General provisions

(a) Permits governing the use of public facilities and areas within the premises shall consist of the following types:

(1) Camping

(2) Lodging

(3) Group use

(4) Special use

(b) The board or its authorized representative may issue permits. The following conditions shall apply to all permits:

(1) Permits shall be issued on a first-come first-served basis. The board or its authorized representative may withhold a portion of the available permits to be issued to walk-in applicants on a first-come first-served basis.

(2) All responsible persons eighteen years of age or older shall be eligible to secure permits.

(3) Permits shall be obtained by the means determined by the board, including, but not limited to, from the district offices of the department, through concessionaires, telephone or electronically through the Internet.

(4) Permits obtained at the district offices shall be obtained between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on regular working days of the department.

(5) Permits are not transferable.

(6) Persons or organizations to whom permits are issued are bound by the permit conditions stipulated on or attached to the permit and any applicable federal, state, and county laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.

(7) The size of groups as well as the length of time any permit may be in effect may be limited by the board or its authorized representative.

(8) Fees and charges as set by the board shall be assessed for permits to defray the cost of special facilities, services, or supplies provided by the State, or to meet other conditions as the board or its authorized representative may prescribe to carry out the provisions of chapter 184, HRS. Charges may be waived by the board if, in their opinion, the waiver is in the public interest and benefits the State.

(9) All payments of fees and charges shall be in U.S. funds, and by credit card, in cash, cashier's check, certified check, traveler's check, postal money order, or bank money order, provided that personal or business checks may be used to pay for events that will occur thirty or more days after the date of the payment.

(10) All permittees shall, upon request, show the permit to any law enforcement officer, the board or its authorized representative.

(11) Other procedures, terms and conditions deemed by the board or its authorized representative necessary to carry out the provisions of chapter 184, HRS, this chapter, or any applicable federal, state, or county statute, ordinance, or rule.

(c) Permits may be denied when:

(1) The premises or park facilities are closed or will be closed because of damages, or because of scheduled or ongoing construction, repairs, or maintenance activities, or because of other reasons.

(2) A state of emergency is declared by the board or other proper authorities.

(3) Natural or civil disturbances occur or threaten to occur, including, but not limited to, tsunamis, floods, earthquakes, storms, riots, demonstrations, and employee strikes.

(4) There are inadequate facilities to meet the needs of the applicant for the permit.

(5) The premises or facilities will be used by other permittees.

(6) The applicant has a prior record of noncompliance with permit conditions or violations of this chapter.

(d) Permits may be denied, canceled or terminated at any time without advance notice when:

(1) A state of emergency is declared by the board or other proper authorities.

(2) Natural or civil disturbances occur or threaten to occur, including, but not limited to, tsunamis, floods, earthquakes, storms, riots, demonstrations, and employee strikes.

(3) Permittees violate or have previously violated permit conditions or provisions of this chapter within a year of a permit application.

(4) Fees, as required, are not paid.

Notes

Haw. Code R. § 13-146-50

[Eff 4/16/90; am and comp 6/08/99; am 1/22/2010] (Auth: HRS § 184-5) (Imp: HRS § 184-5)