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HRS §195D-4.5

Taking a monk seal is a crime

This law makes it a crime to intentionally or knowingly take a Hawaiian monk seal. Taking means capturing or killing one. If convicted, you face a class C felony and possibly a fine up to $50,000.

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The statute, as written — Taking a monk seal prohibited

(a) A person commits the offense of taking a monk seal if the person intentionally or knowingly takes a Hawaiian monk seal (Monachus schauinslandi). (b) Any person convicted of taking a monk seal shall be guilty of a class C felony; provided that in addition to any other sentence, the environmental court may impose a fine up to $50,000.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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