(a) The provisions of this chapter shall not abridge or alter in any way konohiki fishing rights recognized in chapter 187A, including the right to sublease private konohiki fishing grounds for marine activities. No lease shall be granted by the board which conflicts with or impairs konohiki fishing rights.
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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 190D-24

  • Board: means the board of land and natural resources. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 190D-3
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Marine activities: means ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC); mariculture; and other energy or water research, scientific, and educational activities in, on, or under state marine waters, which are exclusive, non-transient in nature, and which occupy a discrete area of state marine waters. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 190D-3
(b) Any traditional fishing or marine activity conducted within konohiki fishing grounds is subject to all applicable state laws and rules enacted pursuant to the State’s police powers over fisheries and navigable waters.

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