HI SB2975

Grants the Department of Land and Natural Resources authority to close all or portions of marine life conservation districts (MLCDs) located on or adjacent to Oahu's shores on a seasonal, day, or time basis

Requires the department to adopt rules regulating commercial activity within Oahu-area MLCDs

Mandates public notification of closures through conspicuous posting of signs indicating the extent and scope of any closure

Addresses concerns that increased non-resident visitor traffic to MLCDs has caused adverse impacts to marine ecosystems and degraded residential enjoyment of these protected areas

Takes effect July 1, 2050