Bill > SB3014

This bill increases the fines for harming or disturbing protected turtles, such as the Hawaiian green sea turtle (honu), in the State of Hawaii, recognizing that these native and endangered species are vital to the state's heritage and require stronger legal protections due to past population declines and ongoing issues with public interaction. Specifically, for a first offense involving a turtle, the minimum fine will rise from $250 to $2,500, and for a second or subsequent offense, the minimum fine will increase from $1,000 to $5,000, with these enhanced penalties aiming to deter unlawful handling and ensure the preservation of endangered turtles.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3014&year=2026