Current through September, 2024
Section 13-75-6 - Electrofishing devices(a) It is unlawful to possess or use on or near state waters, any electrofishing devices or any source of electrical energy with appurtenant devices for the introduction of electricity into the water for the purpose of taking aquatic life, except under the terms and conditions of a permit first obtained by the user from the department.(b) The department may issue permits for the use of electrofishing devices consistent with other legal requirements.(c) Any person found to have violated subsection (a) of this provision shall be guilty of a class C felony as provided under 188-70(b), HRS.[Eff: DEC 03 1998; am and comp MAR 02 2007] (Auth: HRS §§ 187A-5, 188-23) (Imp: HRS §§ 187A-5, 188-23)