§268-9 Seamen may sue for injuries; venue. The State consents to suits against the department of transportation by seamen for injuries occurring upon vessels under the authority of the Hawaii state ferries system in accordance with title 46 United States Code section 30104. The venue of the actions may be in the first circuit court or the circuit wherein the injury occurred. [L 1963, c 186, §8; Supp, §114-8; HRS §268-9; am L 2021, c 230, §3]
Structure Hawaii Revised Statutes
Title 15. Transportation and Utilities
268-1 Ferry system and facilities authorized.
268-2 "Hawaii State Ferries" name authorized.
268-2.5 Intra-island water ferry transportation system; authority to implement.
268-2.6 Ferry project special fund.
268-4 Appropriation; personnel.
268-5 Bonds; issue authorized.
268-6 Bonds, certificates of issuance; terms and conditions.
268-7 Operation of ferry system.
268-8 Fixing of charges, rates, and disbursements of revenues.
268-9 Seamen may sue for injuries; venue.
268-10 Authority as a common carrier; rights and liabilities.
268-11 Liability for damages as to persons or property.
268-12 Liability to persons other than shippers or passengers; limitation.
268-13 Claim for damages; filing and contents; time limitations.