Hawaii Revised Statutes 268. Ferries
- 268-1 Ferry System and Facilities Authorized.
It being hereby declared that the establishment of a ferry system to provide the people of this State with an economic means of transportation...
- 268-1.5 Private Ferry or Ferry System; Authority to Provide.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, the department, in lieu of establishing the Hawaii State Ferries, an inter-island or intra-island ferry or ferry...
- 268-2 "Hawaii State Ferries" Name Authorized.
The department of transportation may operate its ferry system under the name "Hawaii State Ferries". [L 1963, c 186, §2; Supp, §114-2; HRS §268-2]
- 268-2.5 Intra-Island Water Ferry Transportation System; Authority to Implement.]
The department of transportation is authorized to implement an intra-island water ferry transportation system subject to chapter 103D. The intra-island water ferry transportation system shall...
- 268-2.6 Ferry Project Special Fund.]
There is established in the state treasury the ferry project special fund, into which shall be deposited revenues collected by the operators of the...
- 268-3 Survey.
The department of transportation may make any examination, investigation, survey, or reconnaissance it deems necessary for obtaining information relative to the acquisition, construction, or...
- 268-4 Appropriation; Personnel.
There is appropriated from the general revenues of the State the sum of $150,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary, to defray...
- 268-5 Bonds; Issue Authorized.
For the purpose of paying any and all costs in connection with the acquisition by lease, charter, contract, purchase, condemnation, or construction of all...
- 268-6 Bonds, Certificates of Issuance; Terms and Conditions.
(a) Any certificate or certificates providing for the issuance of revenue bonds pursuant to this chapter shall provide that the revenue bonds shall be...
- 268-7 Operation of Ferry System.
The department of transportation may operate such ferry system, including all operations, whether intrastate or international, upon any route or routes, as a revenue...
- 268-8 Fixing of Charges, Rates, and Disbursements of Revenues.
So long as any of the bonds authorized pursuant to this chapter are outstanding and unpaid, the department of transportation shall establish, maintain, and...
- 268-9 Seamen May Sue for Injuries; Venue.
The State consents to suits against the department of transportation by seamen for injuries occurring upon vessels under the authority of the Hawaii state...
- 268-10 Authority As a Common Carrier; Rights and Liabilities.
The department of transportation shall have all the obligations, duties, and rights of a common carrier of persons and property in its operation of...
- 268-11 Liability for Damages As to Persons or Property.
In case of property loss or damage, personal injuries or death resulting from the operation of any ferry or terminal by the department of...
- 268-12 Liability to Persons Other Than Shippers or Passengers; Limitation.
The right of action extended by this chapter shall be applicable to loss or damage of property or personal injury or death, resulting from...
- 268-13 Claim for Damages; Filing and Contents; Time Limitations.
As a condition to a recovery thereon, a verified claim against the department of transportation growing out of damages, loss, injuries, or death must...
- 268-14 Payment of Claims.
The department of transportation may upon such terms and conditions as it may impose and under such rules and regulations as it may adopt,...
- 268-15 Venue of Actions; Enforcement of Judgment.
Actions for the recovery of damages under sections 268-11 to 268-15 may be brought in the first circuit court or in the circuit in...
- 268-16 Report.
The director of transportation shall prepare a report in writing of the nature and extent of the director's activities under this chapter whenever the...
Last modified: October 27, 2016