Can you take rocks and coral from Hawaii?
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).
What happens if you accidentally take sand from Hawaii?
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.