HRS §190D-34

Fines for doing mariculture or OTEC without approval

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This section sets a fine for anyone who does mariculture or ocean thermal energy conversion (OTEC) activities that a lease forbids, or does them in state marine waters without board approval. Each day of violation is a separate offense, and the penalty is enforced through a civil action.

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The statute, as written — Penalties

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.

Any person who conducts any mariculture or OTEC activities prohibited by a lease granted by the board, or who conducts these activities in or upon state marine waters without having obtained the approval of the board, shall be fined not more than $10,000 for each separate offense. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense. Any action taken to impose or collect the penalty provided for in this section shall be considered a civil action.

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

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