RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.

This bill exempts operators of wing-in-ground craft (vehicles that operate close to water surfaces, such as certain hovercraft) from Hawaii's Water Carriers Act licensing requirements. It specifically defines "wing-in-ground craft" to clarify which vehicles are covered under this exemption. The change removes a regulatory burden for these operators, who were previously subject to the Act's rules for water carriers. The bill directly affects businesses or individuals operating these specialized watercraft in Hawaii.