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HRS §141-55

Department powers and duties for aquaculture

This section says aquaculture businesses are governed by this part and are exempt from other rules about harvesting, processing, and marketing cultured aquatic life. The department chairperson runs aquaculture processing, distribution, and marketing, and can make agreements to resolve jurisdiction conflicts. The department recovers its costs under this part.

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The statute, as written — Powers, duties, and activities of the department

(a) The business of aquaculture shall be governed by this part and shall be exempt from any other provisions relating to the harvesting, processing, and marketing of cultured aquatic life. (b) Except as provided in this part, the business of aquaculture processing, distribution, and marketing shall be administered by the chairperson. (c) The chairperson may enter into an agreement with the chairperson of the board of land and natural resources for the resolution of any conflict regarding jurisdiction that arises under this part. (d) Any costs incurred by the department in implementing this part shall be recovered pursuant to this part.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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