Hawaii Revised Statutes 195D-29 – Release or establishment of endangered or threatened species outside its current range
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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 195D-29
- Department: means department of land and natural resources. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 195D-2
- Endangered species: means any species whose continued existence as a viable component of Hawaii's indigenous fauna or flora is determined to be in jeopardy and has been so designated pursuant to § 195D-4. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 195D-2
- Species: means and shall include any subspecies or lower taxa of aquatic life, wildlife, or land plants. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 195D-2
The department may authorize the release or establishment of any population, including eggs, propagules, or individuals, of an endangered or threatened species outside its current or historic range, after consulting with the endangered species recovery committee, if the release or establishment is likely to further the conservation of the species.