HB 1016 Summary

• A single valid commercial marine vessel license satisfies the commercial marine license requirement for all persons taking marine life for commercial purposes aboard that licensed vessel.

• Any person providing fishing charter services in Hawaii must obtain a commercial marine license, clarifying requirements for both vessel-based and shore-based charters.

• Any vessel used for or engaged in the taking of marine life for commercial purposes is eligible to obtain a commercial marine vessel license.

• Commercial marine vessel licensees of Hawaii longline vessels must file an annual report with the department of land and natural resources containing crew member identity, nationality, arrival dates, and departure dates.

• The department of land and natural resources may adopt rules and establish fees for commercial marine and commercial marine vessel licenses, and must submit a report to the legislature by 30 days prior to the 2022 regular session regarding the status of administrative rules for the new vessel license category.