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HRS §194-6

Dealing with invasive species on public land

When an invasive species is found on state or county property or a public road, the department must notify the person in charge and order them to control or remove it. If they don't follow the order, the same process as for private property applies.

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The statute, as written — Entry; public property.] (a) Whenever any invasive species is found on state or county property or on a public highway, street, lane, alley, or other public place controlled by the State or county, no

tice shall be given by the department or its agent, as the case may be, to the person officially in charge thereof, and the person shall be reasonably notified and ordered by the department to control or eradicate the invasive species. (b) In case of a failure to comply with the order, the mode of procedure shall be the same as provided in case of private persons in section [194-5].
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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