Hawaii HB49 prohibits keeping cetaceans in captivity except for educational or scientific purposes.

Hawaii HB49 amends Chapter 183D of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to prohibit keeping cetaceans in captivity for any purpose, including display, performance, or entertainment. Exceptions are made for cetaceans held by bona fide educational or scientific institutions that cannot be released due to health or safety concerns, and for those held by organizations prior to the Act's effective date. The bill also prohibits breeding, importing, exporting, or transporting cetaceans held in captivity. Violations are subject to misdemeanor charges and fines.

Hawaii HB49 prohibits keeping cetaceans in captivity except for educational or scientific purposes.

Hawaii HB49 amends Chapter 183D of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to prohibit keeping cetaceans in captivity for any purpose, including display, performance, or entertainment. Exceptions are made for cetaceans held by bona fide educational or scientific institutions that cannot be released due to health or safety concerns, and for those held by organizations prior to the Act's effective date. The bill also prohibits breeding, importing, exporting, or transporting cetaceans held in captivity. Violations are subject to misdemeanor charges and fines.