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HRS §5-15.7

State limu

This section names limu kala as the official limu (seaweed) of Hawaii. It is a symbolic designation and does not create any duties or rules for residents.

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The statute, as written — -15.7] State limu

Limu kala (Sargassum echinocarpum), the Hawaiian word for the water plant endemic to Hawaii, is adopted, established, and designated as the official limu 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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