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misdemeanor. Recommended fines for each violation are as set forth in the bail schedule for boating and small boat harbors, ocean waters, navigable streams and beaches, provided that nothing in these rules shall prohibit the court from imposing the maximum fine of not more than $ 10,000 for each violation as provided in section 200-14, HRS. ENFORCEMENT: Upon meeting with Nancy Murphy ( District Boating Manager, Island of Hawaii) Div. Boating and Ocean Recreation ( BaR ), The following information was gathered. 1. The Dept. of Land and Natural Resources is structured in~o (9) divisions which regulate the State's resources. The Div. of Boating and Ocean Recreation covers the administration of Small Boat Harbors. 2. (DOCARE) Division of Conservation and Resource Enforcement is the agency hired by BaR to enforce it's administration rules. 3. BOR Hires and pays DOCARE approx. $ 104 million annually ,state wide for enforcement. 4. There are eighteen (18 ) federally funded positions to assist with enforcement expenses. Ms Murphy believes these funds come from: A. Boating Special funding B. Recreational Boating Safety Act C. Maritime Security Act, cruise ships security E. Other funding comes from General Fund? 5. HPD ( Hawaii Police Dept.) may also assist with enforcement of trailer registration as they are registered with Hawaii Co. Dept. Motor Vehicles. From time to time HPD will assist DOCARE with enforcement when called. 6. USCG (United States Coast Guard) assists with boating enforcement in areas of USCG merchant marine Capt. Lie. , Safety inspections, registration enforcement, permitting and other violations of USCG rules and laws covered by CFR ( Code of Federal Regulatjons). we also spoke with DOCARE officer Scott Shiro - Ambo Who confirmed the statements and understandings of Ms. Murphy. The sub committee also met with USCG Lt. Paul Rudick at the Kailua office (329-3987) . Lt Rudick informed the committee that the USCG performs SEARCH, however, usually leaves RESCUE to the local fire dept. The USCG can also assist with Home Land Security and cruise ships.