Aquaculture Facility License

Applies to Fish pond owners and operators
Fees $100
Required for Any fish pond owner or operator to take regulated marine life, including young mullet, from the ocean, or to acquire regulated marine life from non-ocean sources, to stock their pond or facility with the intention of raising the marine life for commercial purposes.
Required Initial site inspection, Letter of authorization, Take report
Authority HRS 187A-3.5, HAR 13-74-43
How to Apply

To begin a NEW application process and before filling out any paperwork, please contact the Special Activity Permit (SAP) team at [email protected]. Please be aware that one will need to complete the initial site inspection and have a letter of authorization before submitting a new application.

Current Aquaculture Facility License holders may renew the license at the link below. If there are changes to what your aquaculture facility is licensed for, then please contact [email protected] before renewing.

Related Online Services:
Renew your permit

Downloadable Form:
Aquaculture Facility License Specific Terms and Conditions
Business Application