HAR §13-94-14. Exceptions

(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 13-94-11(d), while a bottomfish closed fishing season is in effect, a person with a valid federal bottomfish fishing permit for the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands federal waters, and a valid commercial marine license, may take and possess bottomfish from the above-described area. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection 13-94-11(d), while a bottomfish closed fishing season is in effect, a person may sell bottomfish, with: (1) A valid federal bottomfish fishing permit for the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands federal waters, and a valid commercial marine license, provided that the bottomfish were caught from the waters of the above- described area; (2) A valid special marine product license under section 13-74-42 and proper receipts as required under section 189-11, HRS, provided that the bottomfish were caught from the waters of the above-described areas or lawfully imported into the State; or (3) A valid aquaculture license under section 13-74-43 or valid license to sell reared species under section 13-74-44. (c) Persons issued a special activity permit pursuant to section 187A-6, HRS, or other exemptions provided by law, may be exempted from the provisions of this chapter. [Eff 10/18/2010] (Auth: HRS §§187A-6, 189-6) (Imp: HRS §§187A-6, 189-6)