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.
Notes
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