Hawaii SB244 prohibits commercial sales of speared parrotfish and spearfishing for parrotfish after sunset or before sunrise.
Hawaii SB244 amends Chapter 188 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to introduce new prohibitions on parrotfish. It bans commercial sales of parrotfish caught by spearing and prohibits spearfishing for parrotfish in state waters after sunset or before sunrise. These changes do not affect any rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before the Act's effective date of July 1, 2025.
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