Section 13-75-12.5 - State waters around Moloka'i, special rules(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 13-75-12.4, it is unlawful for any person in State waters of the island of Moloka'i to use a lay net: (1) That is longer than 750 feet in length when set end to end, or more than seven feet in stretched height; or(2) That has a stretched mesh of less than two and three-fourths inches.(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of section 13-75-12.4, any person using a lay net in State waters of the island of Moloka'i shall: (1) First obtain a lay net permit from the department;(2) Attach at least four identification tags to each lay net as specified by the department. Each identification tag must legibly display the lay net permit number or numbers of the person or persons using the net. At least one identification tag must be attached at each end of both the net float line and the net lead line for a total of at least four attachment points on each lay net;(3) Mark each lay net with at least two surface buoys, one at each end of its total length. The surface buoys shall display the lay net permit number or numbers of the person or persons using the lay net, be marked with reflective tape, and be large enough to be visible to the naked eye from a distance of 1,320 feet;(4) Not set a lay net for more than twelve hours during any one set; provided that the same person shall not set any other lay net within twenty-four hours after the ending of the set;(5) Leave a distance of at least 1,320 feet from any other lay nets that are already set; and(6) Complete at least two inspections of the entire length of lay net set, and shall release any unwanted, prohibited, threatened or endangered species.(c) Any person violating any subsection of this provision shall be subject to penalty as provided under sections 187A-12.5 and 188-70, HRS. Each violation may constitute a separate offense.Haw. Code R. § 13-75-12.5
[Eff 7/12/07] (Auth: HRS §§ 187A-5, 188-53) (Imp: HRS §§ 187A-5, 188-53)