HI HB1712

Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to use available relevant data when adopting rules to regulate uhu (parrotfish), weke/moana kali (goatfish), and ulua/papio (jacks), and to develop monitoring and evaluation programs for these fish populations and habitat threats.

Establishes statewide ban on taking or harvesting opihi (Hawaiian limpets) except during open seasons (June 1-January 31), with a one-quart daily bag limit with shells or one-half pint without shells, and prohibits harvesting below the waterline at any time.

Implements five-year moratorium on opihi harvesting on Oahu (effective June 1, 2014, through August 31, 2014), with exemptions for traditional rights of ahupuaa tenants who are descendants of Native Hawaiians.

Establishes bag limits on Maui of two fish per person per day for kumu, moano ukali, munu, and uhu, with minimum size restrictions of ten inches for goatfish and twelve inches for uhu.

Effective date is July 1, 2046, with various sections taking effect and expiring at different dates between 2010 and 2014.