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HI HB1075
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/24/2019
Primary Sponsor
James Tokioka
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AI Summary
- Repeals section 188-58.5 of Hawaii Revised Statutes, which prohibits taking or killing female spiny lobsters (ula), Kona crabs (Ranina ranina), and Samoan crabs (Scylla serrata)
- Removes conflicting dual regulations between Hawaii Administrative Rules and state statute governing the taking of these crustaceans
- Department of Land and Natural Resources must adopt administrative rules regulating the taking or killing of female spiny lobsters, Kona crabs, and Samoan crabs by the effective date
- Takes effect July 1, 2050, or upon the effective date of the department's administrative rules, whichever is earlier
- Currently exempts female marine invertebrates that are products of commercial aquaculture and not removed from their natural environment
Legislative Description
Relating To Bag Limits.
Fishing Regulations
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt, Takayama excused (2).
2/14/2020
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/14/2020
Water, Land, & Hawaiian Affairs1/28/2019
Full Bill Text
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