Don't go in the water

[chazman]

I just got my first underwater (Sea Hunter Mark II) detector. I was told that it is illegal to use a detector in the water in Hanauma Bay (Hawaii). I was pulled from the water by an attendant of the county run park and was told that I could use it on land but not in the water. I politely asked to see the regulation but he couldn't find it. He said it was just one of the rules along with no dogs, no frizbees and no footballs allowed. I looked on line for these rules with no results. I was hoping someone with research experience could guide me to the list of ordinances governing metal detector use for my state (Hawaii). I would appreciate any help I could get. Thanks, Charlie

[NB Digger]

Charlie, here is a link to check out, http://www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/dsp/rules.html
Look at the sixth heading. Hope this helps a little. I am sure there is more in depth info out there but this was a quick search.
Travis

[leslie(nova scotia)]

From the land of the Bluenose...hope that is not true. Good luck with the Seahunter...mine serves me well here !

[chazman]

Originally Posted by NB Digger

Charlie, here is a link to check out, http://www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/dsp/rules.html
Look at the sixth heading. Hope this helps a little. I am sure there is more in depth info out there but this was a quick search.
Travis

Thank you Travis for the effort you put into looking it up. Unfortunately I am going to need specifics (like section 224.7 part II sub b) to show the attendant that evicted me from the park, in order to return with detector in hand. Thanks, Charlie

[DENNIS]

I would think that they mean no digging on the grass or lawn area,the way that they have it worded. Next time ask a cop and see what he says,or go to city hall. Dennis

[diggummup]

Originally Posted by chazman

I just got my first underwater (Sea Hunter Mark II) detector. I was told that it is illegal to use a detector in the water in Hanauma Bay (Hawaii). I was pulled from the water by an attendant of the county run park and was told that I could use it on land but not in the water. I politely asked to see the regulation but he couldn't find it. He said it was just one of the rules along with no dogs, no frizbees and no footballs allowed. I looked on line for these rules with no results. I was hoping someone with research experience could guide me to the list of ordinances governing metal detector use for my state (Hawaii). I would appreciate any help I could get. Thanks, Charlie

That park is a nature preserve that is dedicated to safeguarding the fragile marine life in the Bay.You can't detect in the water for fear of disturbing some marine life habitat,I guess.The same is true here at Key Biscayne in Fl.,no treasure hunting on land or in the water.At least you can still detect the beach.Sad but true.