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$824,373 Fine Sought for Damage to Coral


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Rob Shikina

Source: The Honolulu Star Advertiser

November 12, 2010

 

The state Department of Land and Natural Resources proposes that a company that damaged a coral reef while trying build an artificial reef off Maui should be fined $824,373.

 

The state said it could have sought a $4.9 million fine, or the $1,000 maximum allowed by law for each of the 4,914 corals damaged.

 

The Board of Land and Natural Resources was to decide on the fine at a hearing this morning.

 

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