HI SB89

Amends Section 190-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes to add a new subsection (b) requiring the Department of Land and Natural Resources to comply with Chapter 91 (administrative rule-making procedures) when designating marine management areas.

Clarifies that the department's authority to regulate marine life through rules—including prohibiting disturbing activities, establishing seasons, designating protected areas, and prescribing fishing methods—applies specifically to marine management area designations.

Changes punctuation in subsection (a) from semicolons to semicolons and underscores regulatory language for consistency.

Takes effect on July 1, 2050.