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HI HB606

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2015

Primary Sponsor

Cindy Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a 10-year moratorium on taking aquarium fish from state waters, effective until June 30, 2025, prohibiting commercial and recreational collection.

  • Defines "aquarium fish" to include saltwater fish, freshwater nongame fish, and other aquatic life intended for captivity as pets, scientific study, public exhibition, or sale.

  • Prohibits the issuance of new aquarium fish permits during the moratorium period, amending existing permit authorization statutes.

  • Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to provide assistance, training, and employment services through the dislocated workers program to workers whose primary income derives from taking aquarium fish.

  • Takes effect upon approval and does not affect rights, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before the effective date.

Legislative Description

Aquarium Fish; Moratorium; Dislocated Workers Program

Last Action

Carried over to 2016 Regular Session.

12/17/2015

Committee Referrals

Ocean, Marine Resources, & Hawaiian Affairs1/28/2015

Full Bill Text

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