The state Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation issued cease-and-desist notices to several Waikīkī hotels and vendors for presetting equipment on public beaches.
Notices were given to four hotels and five commercial vendors.
Back in July 2023, DOBOR sent notices to various vendors to inform them of Act 227, which prohibits presetting commercial equipment on certain beaches unless the customer is present. Additionally, beach equipment is supposed to be removed after a customer is finished using it.
The state said the businesses have repeatedly set up empty beach chairs and other equipment.
In addition to mailing the notices, DLNR law enforcement officers delivered the notices in person to vendors and hotel management.
DLNR said the equipment was improperly set in front of the Moana Surfrider Hotel, the Royal Hawaiian, the Sheraton Waikīkī and the Outrigger Waikīkī.
Vendors that received notices included Waikīkī Beach Beachboys at the Sheraton Waikīkī, Waikīkī Beach Services at the Royal, Aqualani, Faith Hawai‘i Surf School, and Aloha Beach Services.
Violators are subject to fines of $5,000 for the first offense, $10,000 for the second, and $15,000 for the third.
