HI SCR213

Urges the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to adopt rules enforcing the existing ban on shark feeding in Hawaii's state marine waters (within 3 nautical miles of shore).

Requires proposed rules to prohibit commercial shark cages and devices designed to place humans in close proximity to sharks for feeding purposes.

Prohibits shark tour operators from using public harbors and facilities, including parks, piers, docks, and ramps, and from transporting commercial shark feeding cages through state waters.

References Act 127 (Session Laws of Hawaii 2002) which established the original shark feeding prohibition with penalties of $100 to $500 for violations, and notes DLNR concerns about enforceability and inadequate penalties.

Directs DLNR to either adopt the recommended rules or submit specific legislative recommendations to revise state statutes to strengthen enforcement and increase deterrence against shark feeding violations.