Haw. Rev. Stat. § 141-52: Aquaculture program.

(a) There is established within the department an aquaculture program that shall:

(1) Monitor actions taken by industry and by federal, state, county, and private agencies in activities relating to aquaculture, and promote and support worthwhile aquaculture activities;

(2) Serve as an information clearinghouse for aquaculture activities;

(3) Coordinate development projects to investigate and solve biological and technical problems involved in raising selected species with commercial potential;

(4) Actively seek federal funding for aquaculture activities;

(5) Undertake activities required to develop and expand the aquaculture industry; and

(6) Perform other functions and activities that may be assigned by law.

(b) The chairperson may employ temporary staff exempt from chapter 76 for the aquaculture program.