Hawaii SB1021 prohibits keeping cetaceans in captivity for display, performance, or entertainment purposes.

Hawaii SB1021 amends Chapter 183D of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to prohibit keeping cetaceans, such as whales, dolphins, and porpoises, in captivity for display, performance, or entertainment purposes. Exceptions include cetaceans held by bona fide educational or scientific institutions that cannot be released into the wild due to health or safety concerns. The bill also requires organizations to notify the Department of Land and Natural Resources upon acquiring a cetacean. Violations of these provisions are subject to misdemeanor charges and fines.

Hawaii SB1021 prohibits keeping cetaceans in captivity for display, performance, or entertainment purposes.

Hawaii SB1021 amends Chapter 183D of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to prohibit keeping cetaceans, such as whales, dolphins, and porpoises, in captivity for display, performance, or entertainment purposes. Exceptions include cetaceans held by bona fide educational or scientific institutions that cannot be released into the wild due to health or safety concerns. The bill also requires organizations to notify the Department of Land and Natural Resources upon acquiring a cetacean. Violations of these provisions are subject to misdemeanor charges and fines.