HI SB931

Prohibits all commercial harvesting of aquatic life for aquarium purposes effective March 1, 2024, regardless of collection method.

Exempts special activity permits under HRS §187A-6, recreational non-commercial permits, and captive-breeding and aquaculture activities regulated under HRS §187A-3.5.

Defines "commercial" as taking aquatic life for profit, sale, or barter, and "aquatic life" to include fish, mammals, coral, invertebrates, and marine plants.

Does not prohibit traditional and customary Native Hawaiian practices, lawful subsistence fishing, or management of fishponds.

Takes effect March 15, 2094 (note: apparent clerical error in statute, as prohibition effective date is listed as March 1, 2024).