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§ 15-12 H AWAI‘I C OUNTY C ODE Section 15-12. Weapons restricted. In recreational areas the use and possession of all firearms or other implements designed to discharge missiles, which are capable of destroying animal life, shall conform with all applicable Federal, State and County laws. Such firearms or other implements shall not be used in a manner so as to endanger persons or property. The possession of loaded firearms or other implements, except by law enforcement officers, in developed, populated, or concentrated use areas is prohibited. (1983 CC, c 15, art 2, sec 15-12.)15-12 Section 15-13. Regulation of fires. (a) The kindling of any fire is permitted only: (1) In designated camping and picnicking grounds when the fire is confined in a fireplace provided for the use of visitors, in grills, or in locations marked by the director; or (2) In other locations, including backcountry, wilderness, and remote sections of the park areas when a written permit has been secured from the director; (3) In portions of the park areas designated by the director where fires may be kindled without a written permit. Portions of the park areas so designated shall be marked on a map which shall be available for public inspection in the office of the department of parks and recreation; or (4) In stoves or lanterns using gasoline, propane, butane gas or other fuels. (b) Fires must be kindled in such manner that no tree, shrub, grass, or other inflammable or combustible matter will be set on fire or caused to be set on fire. (c) When no longer needed, the fire shall be completely extinguished. Leaving a fire unattended is prohibited. (d) Throwing or dropping a lighted cigarette, cigar, pipe heel, match, or other burning material is prohibited. (1983 CC, c 15, art 2, sec 15-13.)15-13 Section 15-14. Fishing regulations. (a) In addition to the restrictions set forth in subsections (b) and (c) herein, fishing shall be in accordance with the laws and regulations of the State, and such laws and regulations which are now or may be in effect are hereby adopted and made a part of this chapter. (b) Use of the following are prohibited in the gathering and collection for any purpose of fish, crustaceans or mollusks from any body of water located in any park area owned or controlled by the County, including, but not limited to, the pond at Lili‘uokalani Park, Richardson Ocean Park, and Kahalu‘u Beach Park: (1) Cross nets; (2) Throw nets; (3) Spears; (4) Bows and arrows; (5) Chemicals; 15-4