(a) The director is authorized to issue a permit and charge a fee for the use and rental of the facilities at Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park, Central Oahu Regional Park, Hans L’Orange baseball facility, recreational fields, gymnasiums, and other recreational facilities to help cover operating and maintenance expenses. The department may require a custodial deposit to serve as security for the cleaning, repairing, and restoration of any damage resulting from the use of the field, gymnasium, or facility. Before establishing the fees, the director shall notify all duly constituted park advisory organizations concerning the proposed fees.
(b) Permittees may charge a reasonable admission fee to any person desiring to attend special events at Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park, Central Oahu Regional Park, Hans L’Orange baseball facility, recreational fields, gymnasiums, or other recreational facility; provided however, that the permittee may not exclude members of the public from entering or remaining on portions of the park or facility that are not subject to the permit.
For the purposes of this subsection, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
Permittee. The promoter, sponsor, exhibitor, league, or other person who obtains a permit for the purpose of conducting a special event at Waipio Peninsula Soccer Park, Central Oahu Regional Park, Hans L’Orange baseball facility, recreational fields, gymnasiums, or other recreational facility.
Special events. Include but are not limited to:
(1) Athletic practices and events involving:
(A) Professional teams;
(B) Collegiate teams;
(C) National amateur teams;
(D) For-profit organizations; and
(E) Teams and organizations using the facilities for tournament play;
(2) International, national, or regional events; and
(3) Entertainment events.
(c) The director shall adopt rules pursuant to HRS Chapter 91, having the force and effect of law, for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of this section, including procedures and criteria for the waiver of permit fees.
(1990 Code, Ch. 10, Art. 2, § 10-2.12) (Added by Ord. 03-07; Am. Ords. 11-19, 14-24)