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THE SENATE |
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THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2021 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO CRUSTACEANS.
BE IT
ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Management of natural resources requires constant monitoring and, when necessary, the amending of regulations to adjust to a changing environment. The most effective way to amend and implement specific provisions is through the chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, administrative rule process, which would provide the mechanism for the department of land and natural resources (department) to discuss proposed changes to administrative rules through a public process that is transparent, provides the public ample opportunities for comment, and helps to ensure that due process is followed. Administrative rules would also enable the department to adopt more comprehensive changes for the management of these species.
Since
the 2006 enactment of section 188-58.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, the
information about the Kona crab has grown to the point where changes to the
management measures for this species needs updating. The
department has since adopted
administrative
rules that prohibit the taking, killing, or possession of female spiny lobster
(ula), Kona crab (ranina ranina), and Samoan crab (Scylla serrata).
The purpose of this
Act is to repeal section 188-58.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and rather allow
the department to regulate the
taking, killing, or possession of female spiny lobster (ula), Kona crab (ranina
ranina), and Samoan crab (Scylla serrata) through administrative rules.
SECTION 2. Section 188-58.5,
Hawaii Revised Statutes, is repealed.
[["[§188-58.5]
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 3. Statutory material to be repealed is
bracketed and stricken.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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BY REQUEST |
Report Title:
Crustaceans; Prohibition on Taking or Killing; Administrative Rules
Description:
Repeals section 188-58.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, which prohibits the taking or killing of female spiny lobsters, Kona crabs, and Samoan crabs.
The summary description
of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is
not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.