HRS §189-5

No commercial fishing without legal entry

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗

This law makes it illegal for anyone who has not been legally admitted to the United States to catch marine life for commercial purposes in Hawaii's waters. It also explains that the term United States includes all states, territories, and possessions.

everyone

The statute, as written — Aliens not admitted to United States

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

It is unlawful for any person who has not been lawfully admitted to the United States to engage in taking marine life for commercial purposes in the waters of the State. The term "United States" as used in this section, includes the several states and the territories and possessions of the United States.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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