REPORT Title:
Marine Invertebrates
Description:
Prohibits the taking or killing of female ula (spiny lobster), Kona crabs, and Samoan crabs, subject to some exceptions. (SB2737 HD1)
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THE SENATE |
S.B. NO. |
2737 |
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TWENTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2006 |
S.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
H.D. 1 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to marine invertebrates.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Chapter 188, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§188- Female ula (spiny lobsters), Kona crabs, and Samoan crabs; taking or killing prohibited. (a) Unless otherwise exempted by law, it shall be unlawful for any person to take or kill any female ula (spiny lobster or Panulirus), Kona crab (Ranina ranina), or Samoan crab (Scylla serrata).
(b) This section shall not prohibit the taking or killing of female marine invertebrates identified in subsection (a) if they are the product of commercial aquaculture and not removed from their natural environment."
SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.