{"data":{"id":"us-hi/haw.-rev.-stat.-198d-1","jurisdiction":"us-hi","citation":"Haw. Rev. Stat. § 198D-1","heading":"Definitions.","body":"For the purpose of this chapter:\n\n\"Access\" means an easement or way:\n\n(1) Over which the general public has the right to travel; and\n\n(2) Which is used by the general public or intended for use by the general public primarily to reach or depart a public beach, shore, park, trail, or other public recreational area.\n\nIt includes a lateral easement along the shoreline, coastline, or beach.\n\n\"Department\" means the department of land and natural resources.\n\n\"Trail\" means an identifiable linear course used primarily for or used to get a recreational, educational, or inspirational experience. It includes, but is not limited to:\n\n(1) A corridor trail, which is a designated route, segregated from a highway, providing a continuous linkage between or among major urban areas, fragmented accesses, and major trail areas;\n\n(2) A segment or connector trail, which is a designated route from one locale to another; and\n\n(3) A special use trail, which is a designated course for a special activity or function.","path":["HI Code","Division 1","Title 12","Chapter 198D"],"source_url":"http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol03_Ch0121-0200D/HRS0198D/HRS_0198D-0001.htm","current_through":"2026-08-14","vintage":"open-us-law v2026.08, retrieved 2026-09-14","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T18:32:11Z","sha256":"827bd04f0acafe359f6ce38641d3d2821486a2f069eccb1d6ae7d1eca4b37afd","source_id":"us-hi","stale":false,"prev":"us-hi/haw.-rev.-stat.-197-5","next":"us-hi/haw.-rev.-stat.-198d-10"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}