HRS §150A-52
Goals of the biosecurity program
This section lists the main goals of Hawaii's biosecurity program. It aims to stop pests and restricted organisms from entering the state or moving between islands without a permit, respond to and remove them, and work with partners to control invasive species.
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The statute, as written — Objectives of biosecurity program
[Section effective until December 31, 2027. For section effective January 1, 2028, see below.] The objectives of the biosecurity program shall be to: (1) Establish a multi-dimensional system to prevent the entry into the State and interisland movement of pests and prohibited or restricted organisms without a permit; (2) Respond effectively to eradicate, control, reduce, and suppress incipient pest populations and established pests and seize and dispose of prohibited or restricted organisms without a permit; and (3) Coordinate with partner agencies and organizations to direct the control and eradication of invasive species.
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