Haw. Code R. § 13-95-51 - Kona crab

(a) It is unlawful for any person to take, possess, or sell any pa[BAR]pa'i kualoa less than four inches in carapace length.
(b) It is unlawful for any person to take, possess, or sell any pa[BAR]pa'i kualoa taken from the waters within the jurisdiction of the State from May through September.
(c) The possession of any pa[BAR]pa'i kualoa from May through September by any person is prima facie evidence that the person is guilty of a violation of this section; provided that any commercial marine dealer may sell, or any hotel, restaurant, or other public eating house may serve pa[BAR]pa'i kualoa lawfully caught during the open season by first procuring a license to do so pursuant to section 13-74-41.
(d) It is unlawful for any person to take, possess, or sell any pa[BAR]pa'i kualoa with eggs. Any pa[BAR]pa'i kualoa with eggs caught must immediately be returned to the waters from which the crab was taken. The possession of any pa[BAR]pa'i kualoa showing indications of its eggs having been scraped or removed is prima facie evidence of a violation of this section.
(e) It is unlawful for any person to pursue, take, or kill any pa[BAR]pa'i kualoa in the State with a spear.
(f) It is unlawful for any person to possess or sell any speared pa[BAR]pa'i kualoa.

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Haw. Code R. § 13-95-51
[Eff 12/03/98; am DEC 19 2002] (Auth: HRS § 187A-5) (Imp: HRS § 187A-5) [Am and comp 1/31/21; Am and comp 2/22/2024] (Imp: HRS §§ 188-57)

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