Rule 16 - Rules Relating To Mauna Kea Recreation Area

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D. The park, in its entirety or any portion(s) thereof, may also be closed when: 1. The park or its facilities sustain damage; or 2. Scheduled or unscheduled repair or maintenance is necessary; or 3. There is a natural or civil disaster, including but not limited to tsunamis, floods, earthquakes, storms, fires, riots, demonstrations, employee strikes, occurring or is threatened to occur; or 4. Determined necessary by the Director for any other reason. E. All County-sponsored and Department-sponsored events, activities and gatherings shall be drug, alcohol, tobacco, and litter free. F. The co-sponsor of any event, activity or gathering held at the park shall defend, indemnify, and hold the County of Hawaii and its officers, agents, and employees harmless from and harmless against any and all damages, claims. actions, demands, and proceedings for property damage, personal injury, or wrongful death arising out of, resulting from, or connected with the activities or uses conducted at any Department facility. Section 4 Lodging Special Provisions A. Lodging Permit Required for Overnight Use 1. All persons and/or groups desiring to use a cabin or bunkhouse for overnight use shall first obtain a lodging permit authorizing that specific use. 2. Only adults at least eighteen (18) years old may obtain a lodging permit for themselves along with non-adults intended to be under their charge during their use of the park. Applicants shall furnish a valid driver's license, State-issued identification, passport, or acceptable identification as proof of the applicant's age. 3. Lodging permits may be purchased, on a first-come, first-served basis, up to six (6) months in advance of the first occupancy use date. Where use is intended to be for more than one consecutive night, a permit covering up to the maximum number of allowable nights may be issued in conjunction with the first night of availability. 5