H.B. 1023 Summary

• Establishes a nonresident recreational marine fishing license requirement for nonresidents age 15 and older who fish for marine life for recreational purposes, with exceptions for active-duty U.S. armed forces members and their families.

• Sets license fees at $20 for one-day, $40 for seven-day, and $70 for annual licenses, with increases allowed no more frequently than once every five years based on consumer price index adjustments.

• Prohibits sale of marine life caught under a nonresident recreational license, except when caught on board a charter fishing vessel operated by a person with a valid commercial marine license.

• Authorizes the department to revoke licenses for violations and prohibits reapplication for one year after revocation; collected fees deposit into the department's sport fish special fund for marine fishery management.

• Defines "nonresident" as any individual not a Hawaii resident, and "resident" as individuals meeting residency criteria including 12 months continuous employment and residence, tax filing, or documentation of domicile.