(a) It is unlawful for any person to take, possess, or sell any pua, kahaha, or 'ama'ama less than eleven inches in length except as provided in subsection (b) of this section.(b) It is unlawful for any person to wilfully fish for, or attempt to take by any means whatsoever, from any of the waters within the jurisdiction of the State, or to sell, or have in possession any pua, kahaha, 'ama'ama, or 'anae during the months of December, January, February, and March; provided that any owner or operator of a fish pond may lawfully catch pua during the closed season, for the purpose of stocking the owner's or operator's pond; and provided further that any owner or operator of a fish pond or any commercial marine dealer may lawfully sell pond-raised pua, kahaha, 'ama'ama, or 'anae during the closed season after first procuring a license to do so pursuant to sections 13-74-40 or 13-74-43.[Eff 12/03/98; am DEC 19 2002] (Auth: HRS § 187A-5) (Imp: HRS § 187A-5)Comp 1/31/21; Am and comp 2/22/2024