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HI HCR229
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/13/2015
Primary Sponsor
Kaniela Ing
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AI Summary
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Requests the Department of Land and Natural Resources to establish a working group to develop recommendations on managing commercial aquarium fish taking in Hawaii
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Working group shall recommend establishment of a limited entry permit program, bag limits, fee structures, and separate permits for commercial fishing versus aquarium fish collection
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Working group must identify enforcement issues, explore measures to prevent overfishing expansion, and examine other pertinent issues related to commercial aquarium fish taking
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Working group composition includes the Board of Land and Natural Resources Chairperson (chair), a marine biologist, conservation industry representative, fishing permit holders from West Hawaii and Oahu, and representatives from NOAA and the West Hawaii Fisheries Council
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Working group must submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2016 Regular Session convenes
Legislative Description
RULES FOR AQUARIUM FISH PERMITTING THAT PROTECT HAWAII'S AQUATIC WILDLIFE AND REEF ENVIRONMENTS
Last Action
The committee(s) on OMH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
3/25/2015