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 section 187A-6 and captive-breeding/aquaculture activities under section 187A-3.5 from the prohibition.

Allows continued issuance of recreational permits for non-commercial aquarium capture and does not restrict traditional and customary practices or lawful fishing for consumption.

Defines "commercial" as taking aquatic life for profit, sale, or barter, and "aquatic life" as any mammal, fish, amphibian, reptile, mollusk, crustacean, coral, or marine plants.

Supersedes any conflicting provisions in section 188-31, Hawaii Revised Statutes, with provisions being severable if any portion is deemed invalid.