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HRS §150A-11

Inspectors' powers to enforce the law

This section gives inspectors the job of enforcing the plant quarantine law and its rules. They get official badges, can serve warrants, issue citations for violations, and seize illegal items anywhere in the state.

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The statute, as written — Enforcement

Inspectors shall enforce the provisions of this chapter and related rules promulgated by the department. Inspectors shall be provided with suitable badges or insignia of office by the department, and shall have power to serve and execute warrants in all matters relating to the quarantine laws, to issue a citation for any violation of this chapter and related rules, and to seize contraband articles throughout the State.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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