Permission needed to take sand, coral, or rock from public beaches
Read the official text at ecode360.com ↗You cannot take sand, coral, or rock from any government beach, reef, or sandbar in the county to sell or export it unless you have permission from the government agency that controls that area. This rule only covers taking for sale or export, not for personal use.
The ordinance, as written (Kauaʻi County) — Authorization Required
A copy, taken August 22, 2026. The version published by Kauaʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
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