REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND BIOSECURITY, TO ADOPT RULES TO PROHIBIT COMMERCIAL OCTOPUS AQUACULTURE.
The committee(s) on AEN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in AEN were as follows: 2 Aye(s): Senator(s) Gabbard; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Richards ; 3 No(es): Senator(s) DeCoite, Rhoads, Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
Summary
The resolution asks the Department of Land and Natural Resources, in consultation with the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, to adopt rules that prohibit commercial octopus aquaculture. It would bar private or corporate octopus farms while still allowing limited non‑commercial research or education permits. The goal is to protect coastal ecosystems, native octopus populations, and animal welfare.
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