Hawaii SB2944 mandates wildlife viewing guidelines for marine wildlife protection.

Hawaii SB2944 requires the board of land and natural resources to adopt rules implementing wildlife viewing guidelines for marine wildlife. These rules must substantially conform to the guidelines issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The bill aims to protect native marine wildlife, including Hawaiian green sea turtles and Hawaiian monk seals, by preventing disruptive behavior such as approaching, crowding, or touching the animals. Violations of the adopted rules will be subject to penalties under section 195D-9, Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Hawaii SB2944 mandates wildlife viewing guidelines for marine wildlife protection.

Hawaii SB2944 requires the board of land and natural resources to adopt rules implementing wildlife viewing guidelines for marine wildlife. These rules must substantially conform to the guidelines issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The bill aims to protect native marine wildlife, including Hawaiian green sea turtles and Hawaiian monk seals, by preventing disruptive behavior such as approaching, crowding, or touching the animals. Violations of the adopted rules will be subject to penalties under section 195D-9, Hawaii Revised Statutes.