Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 13 - DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Subtitle 4 - FISHERIES
Part V - PROTECTED MARINE FISHERIES RESOURCES
Chapter 95 - RULES REGULATING THE TAKING AND SELLING OF CERTAIN MARINE RESOURCES
Section 13-95-52 - Samoan crab

Universal Citation: HI Admin Rules 13-95-52

Current through August, 2024

(a) It is unlawful for any person to take, possess, or sell any Samoan crab less than six inches in width measured across the carapace or back.

(b) It is unlawful for any person to take, kill, possess, or sell any Samoan crab with eggs. Any Samoan crab with eggs caught must immediately be returned to the waters from which the Samoan crab was taken. The possession of any Samoan crab, showing indications of its eggs having been scraped or removed is prima facie evidence of a violation of this section.

(c) It is unlawful for any person to pursue, take, or kill any Samoan crab in the State with a spear.

(d) It is unlawful for any person to possess or sell any speared Samoan crab.

(e) It is unlawful for any person to take or kill any female Samoan crab.

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