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HRS §194-4

State can control invasive species on any property

This section lets a state department find, control, and get rid of invasive species that the council has listed, anywhere in Hawaii—including private land, boats, and planes. It adds to other legal powers but doesn't replace them.

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The statute, as written — Relation of chapter to other laws.] Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, and in addition to any other authority provided by law that is not inconsistent with the purposes of this [chapter] ,

a department is authorized to examine, control, and eradicate all instances of invasive species identified by the council for control or eradication and found on any public or private premises or in any aircraft or vessel landed or docked in waters of the State.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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