June 9, 2021 at 5:42 am
On Tuesday, June 8, 2021 Governor David Ige signed nine bills passed by the Hawai‘i State Legislature into law that provide protection of the state’s aquatic resources.
In a statement Governor Ige said, “on this World Oceans Day, Hawai‘i again shows great leadership in grappling with the threats and challenges our precious marine environments face. I deeply appreciate the legislature’s support of these measures which collectively advance protection, management, and stewardship of ocean resources well into the future.”
The bills signed into law are as follows:
HB1016 (Commercial Marine Vessel Licenses, CMVL) – allows DLNR to issue a single CMVL for all persons aboard a vessel. [Rules and fees to be established by administrative rules].
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DAVID Y. IGE GOVERNOR SUZANNE D. CASE CHAIRPERSON For Immediate News Release: June 3, 2021 NEW HOTLINE ESTABLISHED TO REPORT DERELICT FISHING GEAR (HONOLULU)