The state Department of Land and Natural Resources has sent a notice of alleged violations to a boat tour operator accused of damaging remnants of the historic Punalu‘u wharf. ADVERTISING The state Department of Land and Natural Resources has sent
The state Department of Land and Natural Resources has sent a notice of alleged violations to a boat tour operator accused of damaging remnants of the historic Punalu‘u wharf.
The notice alleges unauthorized alteration of historic properties and unauthorized land use within a conservation district.
Simon Velaj of Hang Loose Boat Tours was confronted last week by Ka‘u residents for using an excavator along the shoreline there. As a result, the property owner rescinded his license to use the site and boat ramp.
Velaj could be fined up to $10,000 to $15,000 for each violation.
DLNR said the matter continues to be investigated along with Hawaii County. Penalties would be assessed by the state Board of Land and Natural Resources.
