Limu

HAWAII ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

TITLE 13

DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES

SUBTITLE 4 FISHERIES

PART V PROTECTED MARINE FISHERIES RESOURCES

CHAPTER 93

LIMU

§13-93-1 Definitions §13-93-2 Prohibited activities §13-93-3 Penalty

§13-93-1 Definitions. As used in this chapter unless otherwise provided: "Holdfast" means that portion of the stem which is attached to the substratum. "Limu" means and includes all Gracilaria species including limu manauea (Gracilaria coronopifolia), which is generally shorter in overall length and more densely branched, and ogo (Gracilaria parvispora), which is generally longer in overall length and not as densely branched as limu manauea. "Reproductive nodes" means the small, dark-colored nodules or bumps on the stem and branches of limu from which spores are produced. [Eff DEC 11 1986 ] (Auth: HRS §187A-5) (Imp: HRS §187A-5)

§13-93-2 Prohibited activities. No person shall take, possess, or remove limu from the waters of the State, provided that limu may be taken: (1) with no holdfast; (2) with no reproductive nodes; (3) with a bag limit of not more than one pound (0.45 kilograms) per person per day for family consumption; and (4) with a bag limit of no more than 10 pounds (4.55 kilograms) per day for each commercial marine licensee, and a fish peddler or

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commercial marine dealer may possess more than 10 pounds with receipts issued for the purchase pursuant to section 189-11, Hawaii Revised Statutes; except that limu shall be taken only for family consumption on the Island of Maui. [Eff: DEC 11 1986 ] (Auth: HRS §187A-5) (Imp: HRS §187A-5)

§13-93-3 Penalty. Any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall be punished as provided by section 188-70, Hawaii Revised Statutes. [Eff: DEC 11 1986 ] (Auth: HRS §187A-5) (Imp: HRS §§187A-13, 188- 70)

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