Public hearings scheduled for proposal to amend and compile Hawaii Administrative Rules Chapter 13-74, “License and Permit Provisions and Fees for Fishing, Fish, and Fish Products”

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) will hold public hearings on the proposed amendment and compilation of Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) chapter 13-74, “License and Permit Provisions and Fees for Fishing, Fish, and Fish Products.” The proposed amendments include:

  • Adding new definitions for “baitfish,” “baitfishing report,” “catch report,” “Commercial Marine Vessel License,” “fishing activities,” “license period,” “Main Hawaiian Islands,” “nonresident,” “permittee,” and “qualified aquaculturist;”
  • Removing the definitions for “board” and “Northwestern Hawaiian Islands;”
  • Amending the definition of “resident;”
  • Clarifying that licenses and permits are non-refundable;
  • Clarifying the adiministrative penalty schedule for violations of the chapter;
  • Adding asset forfeiture as an adminstrative enforcement tool within the chapter;
  • Establishing and adding provisions for a new Nonresident Recreational Marine Fishing License (NRMFL)pursuant to section 188-72, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS);
  • Establishing and adding provisions for a new Commercial Marine Vessel License (CMVL) pursuant to HRS §189-2;
  • Adding an exception for CMVL holders to the Commercial Marine License requirements;
  • Removing the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Fishing Permit;
  • Increasing the fee for the Bait License, the Mullet Pond Operator and Closed Season Sales License, the Kona Crab and Lobster Closed Season Sales License, the Special Marine Animal or Product Possession and Sale License, and the Aquaculture License from $50.00 to $100.00;
  • Establishing a fee for duplicate Aquaculture Licenses and licenses to sell reared species;
  • Adding a catch reporting requirement for all Bait License holders;
  • Giving the Department discretion to require additional reports from Aquaculture License holders;
  • Establishing a fee of $200 for a license to sell reared species;
  • Establishing and adding provisions for a new Commercial Marine Dealer License pursuant to HRS §189-10; and
  • Other non-substantive housekeeping amendments for clarity and consistency with other chapters.

View the full notice of public hearing for dates, times, and locations, as well as instructions on how to provide testimony.

Download the most recent draft of the proposed amendments to HAR §13-74.