Chapter 268 — Chapter 268

§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 is a public purpose, the department of transportation, hereinafter referred to as the depa…

§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 ferries, terminals, or other facilities used in its ferry operations,…

§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 transportation, any person or the personal representative of any person shall, subjec…

§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 the operation of ferries or terminals by the department of transp…

§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 first be presented to the department and filed with its director…

§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, pay claims arising under its operation of ferries or terminals or compromise or settle the claims. No claim shall …

§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 which the aggrieved person resides. No execution upon a judgment or attachment shall be levied aga…

§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 director deems it necessary or appropriate. The report shall be delivered to each house of the legislature. [L 19…

§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 be pr…

[§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 intra-island water ferry transportation system. Moneys in the ferry project special fund shal…

§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 operation of the ferry or ferry facilities. [L 1963, c 186, §3; Supp, §114…

§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 the cost of any examination, investigation, survey, or reconnaissance and all other expenses necessary for the issua…

§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 or any part of the ferry system, approaches, and roadways incidental thereto, and for rehabil…

§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 redeemable before the maturity thereof at the option of the departm…

§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 producing undertaking, and the State covenants with the holders from time to tim…

§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 collect charges, rentals, and rates for the services, facili…

§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 ferries system in accordance with title 46 United States Code section 30104. The v…