Increases penalties for unlawful handling of endangered Hawaiian green sea turtles.

This bill aims to strengthen protections for endangered Hawaiian green sea turtles, or honu, by increasing penalties for unlawful handling. Currently, the minimum fine for handling an endangered species is $250, but this bill raises the minimum fine to $5,000 for such offenses. It also allows for imprisonment of up to two years or rehabilitative community service. The bill does not affect any rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before its effective date.

Increases penalties for unlawful handling of endangered Hawaiian green sea turtles.

This bill aims to strengthen protections for endangered Hawaiian green sea turtles, or honu, by increasing penalties for unlawful handling. Currently, the minimum fine for handling an endangered species is $250, but this bill raises the minimum fine to $5,000 for such offenses. It also allows for imprisonment of up to two years or rehabilitative community service. The bill does not affect any rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before its effective date.