REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES TO ADOPT RULES LIFTING THE MORATORIUM ON FISHING IN THE LAPAKAHI MARINE LIFE CONSERVATION DISTRICT.

This resolution requests Hawaii's Department of Land and Natural Resources to lift a temporary fishing ban (moratorium) in the Lapakahi Marine Life Conservation District. The ban, implemented to restore fish populations and protect coral health, is no longer needed as studies show key fish species have recovered. It asks the department to adopt new sustainable fishing rules to balance ecological protection with supporting local fishers' livelihoods. The resolution does not change the law but formally asks the department to update its regulations.