TITLE 2: NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION 1: MARITIME AND COASTAL RESOURCES
§ 1653. Activities Restricted. For a period of five years from the effective date of this article, the removal, disturbance, damage, or destruction of any marine life or habitat, including any fish, coral, lobster, shellfish, clams, octopus or any shellfish, shall be prohibited within the Marine Reserve Area, except that seasonal fish, such as atulai, i'i', and ti'ao may be removed only during their respective seasons. Any other activities which are exploitative or destructive to the marine life or to any historical value of this area are strictly prohibited, except that aquaculture and marine studies conducted in the area shall not be considered a violation of this article. Source: PL 15-90, § 4, modified. Commission Comment: The Commission changed all occurrences of “this Act” to “this article” pursuant to 1 CMC § 3806(d).