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HRS §188-42.5

Ban on selling certain native snails and shrimp

This law makes it illegal for anyone to sell or offer for sale hihiwai, hapawai, or opae kala`ole that were caught in Hawaii's waters. It applies at all times. There are no exceptions listed.

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The statute, as written — Hihiwai, hapawai, and opae kala ` ole selling prohibited

It shall be unlawful for any person at any time to sell or offer for sale any hihiwai, hapawai, and opae kala`ole taken from any of the waters within the jurisdiction of the State.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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