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HRS §188C-1

Governor can sign a regional fishing agreement

This section lets the governor make an agreement for Hawaii to work with other Pacific states on marine fisheries. It only gives the governor that power. It does not set any rules or duties for residents.

The statute, as written — Governor's power to execute compact

The governor may execute a compact on behalf of the State to cooperate in the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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