HRS §141-17
Using fine mesh nets to protect plants from invasive species
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section allows fine mesh nets to protect plants from invasive species, but only if the nets are unlikely to trap birds or harm other animals. The agriculture department must make rules about net details to prevent animal harm.
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The statute, as written — Fine meshed nets; invasive species; permissible; rules
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
(a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, fine meshed nets may be used for the protection of plants against invasive species, as determined by the department of agriculture and biosecurity; provided that the fine meshed nets shall be applied in a manner that is unlikely to entangle birds, become dislodged and enter water, or entangle or disturb native and beneficial animals, including but not limited to pollinators, ladybugs or lady beetles, and net-winged insects. (b) The department of agriculture and biosecurity shall adopt rules in accordance with chapter 91 to implement this section, including but not limited to establishing requirements related to filament diameter, color, and the inclusion of visual cues to prevent non-targeted entanglement and prohibiting the use of mist net material that is used for bird work.
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