Hawaii § 189-5 - Aliens not admitted to United States.

Full text of Hawaii Hawaii Revised Statutes § 189-5 — Aliens not admitted to United States., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 189-5. Aliens not admitted to United States.

It is unlawful for any person who has not been lawfully admitted to the United States to engage in taking marine life for commercial purposes in the waters of the State. The term "United States" as used in this section, includes the several states and the territories and possessions of the United States. [L 1929, c 187, §7; RL 1935, §336; RL 1945, §1260; am L 1947, c 39, §6; am L 1955, c 96, §6; RL 1955, §21-115; HRS §189-5; am L 1981, c 85, §82] Previous Vol03_Ch0121-0200D Next

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What does Hawaii Revised Statutes § 189-5 cover?

Section 189-5 ("Aliens not admitted to United States.") is part of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Hawaii. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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