Section 195D-4.5 - Taking a monk seal prohibited(a) A person commits the offense of taking a monk seal if the person intentionally or knowingly takes a Hawaiian monk seal (Monachus schauinslandi).(b) Any person convicted of taking a monk seal shall be guilty of a class C felony; provided that in addition to any other sentence, the environmental court may impose a fine up to $50,000.Amended by L 2014, c 218,§ 8, eff. 7/1/2015.