SB 2078: DLNR; AQUARIUM FISHING; FINE INCREASE; RULES

Session Year: 2025-2026
House: Senate
Latest Version Date: 2026-02-19

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-03-06: One Day Notice 03-10-26.)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Clarifies that rules adopted by the Department of Land and Natural Resources pursuant to section 190-3, HRS, may regulate aquarium fish permits. Establishes a criminal penalty and monetary fines for aquarium fishing violations. Clarifies that each fish or aquatic life specimen taken in violation of certain fishing laws regarding aquarium fish and the possession and use of prohibited explosives, electrofishing devices, and poisonous substances constitutes a separate offense. (SD1)

Discussed in Hearing