HAR §13-241-25. Fees and charges

(a) Except as provided in section 13-241-10, the department shall not waive any fees assessed pursuant to this section. The fees for all vessels not owned by or operated under the custody or control of a boat manufacturer or boat dealer shall be as follows: (1) For the issuance of an original certificate of number: (A) For each vessel less than twenty feet in length, $25.00; (B) For each vessel twenty feet or more in length, $40.00; and (C) For each amphibious vehicle licensed as a motor vehicle, $30.00 (2) For the annual renewal of a certificate of number: (A) For each vessel less than twenty feet in length, $20.00; (B) For each vessel twenty feet or more in length, $35.00; and (C) For each amphibious vehicle licensed as a motor vehicle, $25.00. (3) For the re-registration of a vessel whose certificate of number has been cancelled, two times the appropriate amount provided in paragraph (1); §13-241-25 26 (4) For the transfer of a certificate of number, $10.00; (5) For the issuance of a replacement certificate of number or a replacement set of vessel registration decals, $10.00 each; (6) For modifying a certificate of number, $10.00; (7) For changing the status of a certificate of number to or from "stored", $25.00 each; (8) For an initial certificate of title, $20.00; (9) For the transfer of a certificate of title, $20.00; (10) For the issuance of a replacement certificate of title, $50.00; and (11) To record a supplemental lien on a previously titled vessel, $10.00. (b) The fees for vessels owned by or operated under the custody or control of a boat manufacturer or boat dealer, to be used by the boat manufacturer or boat dealer for demonstration purposes, shall be as follows: (1) For each new certificate of number, a fee of $40.00; (2) For the annual renewal of a certificate of number, a fee of $30.00; (3) For the reissuance of a certificate of number after a certificate of number has been canceled or voided, a fee of $40.00; and (4) For the replacement of a certificate of number or registration decal, a fee of $10.00 each. (c) For all renewals of certificates of number accomplished online, a non-refundable convenience fee of $5.00 shall be assessed. (d) No fee shall be charged by the department for registration, transfer, or annual renewal relating to a vessel whose owner is the United States, the State, or a subdivision thereof. (e) An eleemosynary organization which has been certified to be tax exempt under sections 501(c)(1) or 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as §13-241-25 27 amended, whose purposes relate to promoting the ability of children to do things for themselves, to train them in boating, water safety, scout-craft and camping, and to teach them patriotism, courage, self- reliance, and kindred virtues may be exempted by the department from paying the fees provided in this section for vessels owned by the organization and used exclusively for the purposes of the organization. (f) The following penalties shall apply for certificates of number and certificates of title: (1) If the owner of a vessel fails to obtain a certificate of number as required by this chapter, the fee for a new certificate of number shall be two times the fee that would be collected. (2) If a certificate of number is not renewed on or before its expiration date, the fee shall be two times the fee that would be collected, except where the vessel is not located in the State or in waters of the State on and subsequent to the expiration date. (3) If the new owner of any vessel fails to submit a timely application for transfer of the certificate of number relating to the vessel as required by section 13-241-12, the fee shall be two times the fee that would be collected, except where the vessel is not located in the State or in waters of the State on the date of purchase and subsequent to the purchase. (4) If the owner of a vessel fails to obtain a certificate of title as required by chapter 200A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, the fee for a new certificate of title shall be three times the fee that would be collected. (5) Any person who fails to provide the notification to the department required by section 13-241-11(a) within the specified time limit shall be assessed a penalty of $50.00. §13-241-25 28 (6) The penalty fees prescribed by this section shall be in addition to any other penalties imposed by the department or a court for violations of these rules. (g) In addition to the restrictions in section 200-31(b), Hawaii Revised Statutes, an application for a certificate of number, transfer or renewal of certificate of number, duplicate certificate of number, duplicate registration decal, certificate of title, transfer of certificate of title, duplicate or replacement certificate of title, or to record a lien on a certificate of title shall not be processed if: (1) The department has not received the notification required by section 13-241- 11(a), if applicable; (2) The fees required by this section are not paid in full; (3) The applicant is delinquent in payment of any moneys due and payable to the department; or (4) The applicant has a pending citation for violation of any of the department's rules. (h) Individuals or firms requesting an alphabetical or numerical listing of boat owners and information concerning their boats shall be charged a fee as prescribed by the chairperson. [Eff 2/24/94; am 1/22/10; am and comp 3/20/21] (Auth: HRS §§200-24, 200A-22, 200A-29) (Imp: HRS §200-32, 200A-7, 200A-22, 200A-29) §13-241-26 Negotiable instruments; service charge. (a) The service charge for any dishonored check, draft, certificate of deposit, or other negotiable instrument shall be $50.00. (b) Payment to and acceptance by the department of the service charge for a check, draft, certificate of deposit, or other negotiable instrument shall not be construed as a waiver of any violation of the Hawaii Penal Code, chapters 701 to 713, Hawaii Revised Statutes, or of these rules. [Eff 2/24/94; am and comp 3/20/21] (Auth: HRS §200-2) (Imp: HRS §200-2)