HAR §4-71A-1
HAR §4-71A-1. Objective
Cite as Haw. Code R. § 4-71A-1
The board, while mindful of
the benefit to the State of allowing import of
microorganisms for purposes such as scientific and
medical research, biotechnology and commerce,
recognizes the concomitant necessity for regulating
importation of microorganisms in order to protect
important State interests. The objective of this
chapter is to implement the requirements of chapter
150A, HRS, with respect to microorganisms by
regulating the importation of specific microorganisms
that are detrimental or potentially harmful to
agriculture, horticulture, animal or public health, or
natural resources, including native biota, or have an
adverse effect on the environment as determined by the
board of agriculture. [Eff. 11/30/01] (Auth: HRS
§§150A-9, 150A-6.3) (Imp: HRS §150A-6.3)