Division of Aquatic Resources

Proposal to amend fishing regulations for kala, kole, manini, uhu, and pāpaʻi kualoa (Kona crab) – Hawai‘i Administrative Rules Chapter 13-95, “Rules regulating the taking and selling of certain marine resources”

The Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) will request final approval and rulemaking by the Board of Land and Natural Resources at their meeting on Thursday, December 7, 2023, to adopt amendments to Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) Chapter 13-95, “Rules Regulating the Taking and Selling of Certain Marine Resources.” For complete information on how to attend and/or provide testimony and to view the Division’s submittal to the Board with the Division’s recommendations, please visit the Board’s website.

Download the latest version of the proposed amendments to HAR chapter 13-95.

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Proposal to adopt a new chapter under Hawai‘i Administrative Rules (HAR) as Title 13, Chapter 13-78, “Ocean Stewardship User Fee”

The Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) will request final approval and rulemaking by the Board of Land and Natural Resources at their meeting on Thursday, December 7, 2023, to adopt a new chapter under the Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) as Title 13, Chapter 13-78, “Ocean Stewardship User Fee.” For complete information on how to attend and/or provide testimony and to view the Division’s submittal to the Board with the Division’s recommendations, please visit the Board’s website.

Download the latest version of the proposed amendments to HAR chapter 13-78.

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Proposed amendment and compilation of Hawai‘i Administrative Rules (HAR) Chapters 13-31, “Molokini Shoal Marine Life Conservation District, Maui,” 13-230, “General Provisions,” and 13-257, “Day-Use Mooring Rules”

The Division of Aquatic Resources will request final approval and rulemaking by the Board of Land and Natural Resources at their meeting on Thursday, December 7, 2023. For complete information on how to attend and/or provide testimony and to view the Division’s submittal to the Board with the Division’s recommendations, please visit the Board’s website.

Download the latest version of the proposed amendments to HAR chapter 13-31.
Download the latest version of the proposed amendments to HAR chapter 13-230.
Download the latest version of the proposed amendments to HAR chapter 13-257.

Please click here for previous announcements and more information on this proposal.