Hawaii SB16 amends aquarium fish permit regulations to support the aquaculture industry by exempting research from permit requirements.

Hawaii SB16 amends the definition of "aquarium purposes" and exempts aquaculture research from aquarium fish permit requirements. The bill aims to support Hawaii's aquaculture industry by clarifying that aquaculture research does not fall under aquarium purposes. It also modifies the definition of "aquarium purposes" to include holding aquatic life for scientific study, public exhibition, or sale. The bill ensures that aquaculture research activities are conducted according to applicable rules.

Hawaii SB16 amends aquarium fish permit regulations to support the aquaculture industry by exempting research from permit requirements.

Hawaii SB16 amends the definition of "aquarium purposes" and exempts aquaculture research from aquarium fish permit requirements. The bill aims to support Hawaii's aquaculture industry by clarifying that aquaculture research does not fall under aquarium purposes. It also modifies the definition of "aquarium purposes" to include holding aquatic life for scientific study, public exhibition, or sale. The bill ensures that aquaculture research activities are conducted according to applicable rules.