Haw. Rev. Stat. § 188-42.5
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Hihiwai, hapawai, and opae kala ` ole selling prohibited.
Official statutory text
It shall be unlawful for any person at any time to sell or offer for sale any hihiwai, hapawai, and opae kala`ole taken from any of the waters within the jurisdiction of the State.
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