Haw. Code R. § 19-42-125 - Liability for damage to or loss of merchandise and cargo
(a) The department shall not be liable for
any damage to or loss of merchandise or other property on any wharf under its
control.
(b) It shall be the
responsibility of shipping concerns or their agents to exert every effort to
protect cargo from the effect of weather conditions while same is stored on
state wharves. This responsibility shall include the proper closing of all
openings such as outside doors and windows, and the placing of cargo on pallets
or dunnage so that it will not be damaged by moisture from the shed floors.
Unless the above precautions are taken and unless carelessness on the part of
department employees can be shown, no claim for damaged cargo due to inclement
weather shall be considered.
Notes
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