HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

731

TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE, 2013

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 

 

 

 

 

 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

relating to conservation.

 

 

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-     Uhu, taking of, prohibited.  (a)  It shall be unlawful for any person to take, or attempt to take, any of the fish known as uhu, or parrotfish, by any means within state marine waters.

     (b)  Notwithstanding section 188-70, any person violating this section or any rule adopted pursuant to this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined:

     (1)  $500 for a first offense;

     (2)  $2,000 for a second offense; and

     (3)  $10,000 for a third or subsequent offense.

     (c)  In addition to any other penalty imposed under this section, a person violating this section shall be subject to:

     (1)  An administrative fine of not more than $10,000 for each uhu the person takes or attempts to take in violation of this section;

     (2)  Seizure and forfeiture of any caught uhu, commercial marine license, vessel, and fishing equipment; and

     (3)  Assessment of administrative fees and costs, and attorney's fees and costs.

     (d)  The criminal penalties and administrative fines and costs shall be assessed per uhu the person takes or attempts to take in violation of this section."

     SECTION 2.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2014.

 

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Fishing Rights; Uhu; Parrotfish; Prohibition

 

Description:

Prohibits the taking of uhu within state marine waters.

 

 

 

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