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HRS §266-21.5

Harbor space for biosecurity and cargo inspection

This section says the state transportation department must set aside space at commercial harbors for biosecurity and inspection, and to help cargo move safely. It also says the transportation and agriculture departments must work together to plan, build, and design facilities for inspecting and treating imported and exported marine cargo, including food safety rules.

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The statute, as written — - 21.5 Biosecurity, inspection, and cargo support facilities

(a) The department of transportation shall provide space at commercial harbors for biosecurity and inspection facilities and to facilitate the safe and efficient movement of maritime cargo through the commercial harbors. (b) The department and department of agriculture and biosecurity shall plan, design, and construct biosecurity, inspection, consolidation, deconsolidation, and treatment facilities for use by the department of agriculture and biosecurity to enhance the efficient and safe movement of imported and exported marine cargo, to include food [ safe ty] and food security guidelines and standards.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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