HAR §4-71A-11. Permits

(a) A permit for import and possession of a microorganism shall be obtained in advance of importation and shall be: (1) Valid for the period designated on the face of the permit; and (2) Nontransferable, unless otherwise specified in the permit. (b) Where a permit for an import of a microorganism species on the restricted list, (Part B) or an unlisted moderate risk level microorganism allows for transfer or sale of the microorganism, a proposed transferee must first: (1) Obtain a permit for possession by 71A-13 §4-71A-11 application to the chief pursuant to sections 4-71A-4 and, if applicable, 4-71A- 7; (2) Obtain site inspection approval; and (3) Demonstrate ability to comply with established permit conditions, except that the board, without requiring a permit, may allow the transfer or sale of a microorganism described in subsection (b), if the microorganism is sold as food or beverage. (c) The provisions of this section as well as sections 4-71A-13,-14,-15,-16,-18,-19 and –20 are applicable to special permits for import and possession of unlisted microorganisms. (d) Permits are subject to conditions as provided in subchapter 3 and, where applicable, as established by the board. [Eff. 11/30/01] (Auth: HRS §§150A-9, 150A-6.3) (Imp: HRS §150A-6.3)