HAR §13-231-19. Salvage

If a vessel is moored so as to be in danger of wreckage, damaging other property, 231-25 Unofficial Compilation or sinking, the department shall, upon notice and after reasonable time has elapsed, not to exceed ten days, to allow the owner or the owner's agent to take appropriate action, take such action as the circumstances require to save or rescue the vessel, or prevent damage to other property or the obstruction of waterways; provided that an emergency, where life or property is endangered or the vessel may interfere with other vessels or with free and proper navigation of waterway unless immediate action is taken, remedial action may be taken by the department without prior notice. Appropriate fees and charges shall be assessed against the owner for such services. [Eff 2/24/94; comp 9/25/14] (Auth: HRS §§200-2, 200-4, 200- 10) (Imp: HRS §§200-2, 200-4, 200-10)