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- Aug 26, 2023
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Surf school owners on Hawaii's Big Island are fuming after a recent lottery-style permit allocation. The provision led to one individual monopolizing three out of four permits, leaving 15 other hopefuls unable to operate legally at Kona's Kahalu'u Beach Park, a vital spot for surf lessons. The state, however, defends its process, asserting that the lottery is a strategic move to manage surfer crowds and commercial instructors.
The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) justified the lottery as a response to the county's struggle in selecting a surf school. The state opted for a lottery after a vetoed legislative measure. Despite acknowledging the potential for such outcomes, the DLNR emphasizes their hands were tied by existing rules. They express plans to introduce legislative changes in 2024.
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The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) justified the lottery as a response to the county's struggle in selecting a surf school. The state opted for a lottery after a vetoed legislative measure. Despite acknowledging the potential for such outcomes, the DLNR emphasizes their hands were tied by existing rules. They express plans to introduce legislative changes in 2024.
You can read the details here
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