[§195D-4.5]  Taking a monk seal prohibited.  (a)  A person commits the offense of taking a monk seal if the person intentionally or knowingly takes a Hawaiian monk seal (Monachus schauinslandi).

     (b)  Any person convicted of taking a monk seal shall be guilty of a class C felony; provided that in addition to any other sentence, the court may impose a fine up to $50,000. [L 2010, c 165, §2]