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HI HB989

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

Cindy Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Modifies the penalty formula for unlawfully taking aquarium fish or specimens of aquatic life in Hawaii
  • Requires multiplying each separate species unlawfully taken by the quantity of that species taken, then assessing a fine based on the species
  • Changes current law so that taking multiple specimens of the same species counts as multiple violations instead of a single violation
  • Aims to deter irresponsible and illegal collection of marine life by proportionally penalizing violations based on actual quantity taken
  • Recommended to pass Second Reading and be referred to the Committee on Finance

Legislative Description

Aquatic Life; Illegal Taking; Formula for Calculating Fines

Last Action

Referred to WTL/JDL, WAM.

3/7/2013

Committee Referrals

Water and Land3/7/2013
Water & Land3/1/2013
Finance2/5/2013
Water & Land1/24/2013

Full Bill Text

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