HAR §13-209-4. Prohibited activities

The following activities are prohibited within a natural area reserve: (1) To remove, injure, or kill any form of plant or animal life, except game mammals and birds hunted according to department rules; (2) To introduce any form of plant or animal life; except dogs when permitted by hunting rules of the department, leashed dogs on designated trails in Pahole natural area reserve, and trained guide dogs accompanying their handlers; (3) To remove, damage, or disturb any geological or paleontological features or substances, including but not limited to drilling, placement or installation of hardware or fasteners; (4) To remove, damage, or disturb any historic or prehistoric remains; (5) To remove, damage, or disturb any notice, marker, or structure; (6) To engage in any construction or improvement; 3396 (7) To engage in any camping activity or to establish a temporary or permanent residence; (8) To start or maintain a fire, including cigarettes; (9) To litter, or to deposit refuse or any other substance; (10) To operate any motorized or unmotorized land vehicle or air conveyance of any shape or form in any area, including roads or trails, not designated for its use; (11) To operate any motorized water vehicle of any shape or form in freshwater environments, including bogs, ponds, and streams, except as otherwise provided in the boating rules of the department. In Ahihi-Kinau natural area reserve, no person shall operate, anchor or moor any vessel equipped with mechanical means of propulsion on or in the Ahihi-Kinau ocean waters unless (1) the person is engaged in rescue or law enforcement operations; (2) an emergency arises which requires that such action be taken to prevent loss of life, injury to persons or damage to property; or (3) the person is operating, anchoring or mooring a vessel equipped with mechanical means of propulsion in or on the waters in accordance with the provisions of a permit issued by the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Notwithstanding any boating rules of the department, it is prohibited to launch or land any boats, including sail boats, row boats, canoes and kayaks within portions of Ahihi-Kinau natural area reserve as shown in Exhibit 1, located at the end of this chapter and by reference made a part hereof. This section shall not apply to surfboards and bodyboards; (12) To enter into, place any vessel or material in or on, or otherwise disturb a lake or pond; (13) To engage in commercial activities of any kind in a natural area reserve without a written special-use permit from the board or its authorized representative; (14) To have or possess the following tools, equipment, or implements: fishing gear or devices within portions of Ahihi-Kinau natural area reserve as shown in Exhibit 1, located at the end of this chapter and by reference made a part hereof, including but not limited to any hook-and-line, rod, reel, spear, trap, net, crowbar, or other device that may be used for the taking, injuring, or killing of marine life; cutting or harvesting tools or gear, including but not limited to chainsaws, axes, loppers, any mechanized or manual sawtooth tool, seed pickers, or machete, that may be used for the taking, injuring, or killing of plant life; and hunting gear or tools that may be used for the taking, injuring, or killing of wildlife, except as permitted by the hunting rules of the department; (15) To hike, conduct nature study, or conduct any activity with a group larger than ten in size; (16) To be present in an area closed pursuant to section 13-209-4.5 or after visiting hours established pursuant to section 13-209-4.6; (17) To anchor any motorized or nonmotorized water vehicle of any shape or form in the marine waters of Ahihi-Kinau natural area reserve; (18) To enter into any cave, as defined in section 6D-1, Hawaii Revised Statutes, or any portion thereof; (19) To conduct any other activity inconsistent with the purpose and intent of the natural area reserves system; 3598 (20) To use or possess narcotics or drugs except as provided by Federal or State laws. No person shall enter or remain within the premises when under the influence of alcohol or illegal narcotics or drugs; (21) To use or possess alcohol, except with the written permission of the board or its authorized representative; (22) To feed animals or leave any food that may be consumed by animals; (23) For an owner to allow the owner's dog, cat, or other domestic animal to become a stray; (24) To operate an unmanned aircraft in or above natural area reserves. (25) To enter into any solid-walled exclosures with signage indicating that the area is protected for snails. [Eff 6/29/81; am 12/9/02; am 7/3/03; am 1/26/07; am and comp JUL 19 2025 ](Auth: HRS § 195-5) (Imp: HRS § 195-5)