HI HB635

Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 188-31 to require permits for taking aquatic life for aquarium purposes.

Establishes administrative penalties of $500 to $2,000 per individual fish or aquatic specimen taken without an aquarium fish permit.

Allows the department to assess additional administrative fees, costs, and attorney's fees against violators.

Defines "aquarium purposes" as holding saltwater fish, freshwater nongame fish, or other aquatic life alive in captivity as pets, for scientific study, or for public exhibition and sale.