Can you take rocks and coral from Hawaii?

The taking, breaking or damaging of any stony corals or live rock is prohibited under sections 13-95-70 and 13-95-71, Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR), unless authorized by a permit (Special Activity Permit or SAP) issued under section 187A-6, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS).



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And that's a very risky endeavor, as taking sand from any beach in Hawaii is punishable by fines upwards of $100,000. This includes Papakolea Beach, also known as Green Sands Beach, and Punalu'u Beach, which is famous for its black volcanic sands.

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