Hawaii Revised Statutes 150A-41 – Microorganism import

(a) Notwithstanding the permit requirements of sections 150A-5 and 150A-6.3, the board may issue a certificate to an importer of microorganisms authorizing import and possession of microorganisms on the list of restricted microorganisms or unlisted microorganisms referenced in section 150A-6.3; provided that:

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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 150A-41

Board: means the board of agriculture. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 150A-2
Department: means the department of agriculture. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 150A-2
Import: means shipment to the State from any point outside of the State. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 150A-2
Microorganism: means any unicellular microscopic organism including but not limited to algae, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 150A-2

(1) The import and possession is for medical or scientific purposes;

(2) The microorganisms are contained in a laboratory or other contained system approved by the department;

(3) The microorganisms are used in a manner that will not be detrimental to agriculture, horticulture, the environment, animals, or humans; and

(4) The importer is able to meet requirements established by the board,

as further verified through site inspection by the department.

(b) Import by a certified importer of microorganisms other than those listed in the importer’s certificate or for uses other than specified for each type of microorganism listed in the certificate shall be pursuant to section 150A-6.3.

(c) A certified importer importing pursuant to certificate shall comply with the provisions of part II other than the permit requirement, as applicable, in particular, the notification, labeling, and inspection requirements of § 150A-5.

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