HAR §4-71A-24. List of nonrestricted microorganisms

(a) The list of nonrestricted microorganisms is comprised of microorganisms classified as low risk. (b) The list of microorganisms designated as nonrestricted, dated October 25, 2001, is located at the end of this chapter and made a part of this section. (c) Nonrestricted microorganisms imported for purposes and uses which, in the chief’s judgment, are not likely to increase the level of risk above that of a low risk microorganism as defined in section 4-71A-2 may be imported into the State without a permit provided that: (1) The importer files a written statement with the chief on a form provided by the department, pursuant to section 4-71A-4; and the branch confirms that the microorganism requested for import is on the list of nonrestricted microorganisms and is from cultured stock; and (2) The microorganism meets the pre-entry and inspection requirements of section 4-71A-8 and 4-71-9, respectively. (d) A request for import of a nonrestricted microorganism for a purpose or use that is likely to increase the level of risk above that described in subsection (a) or a request for import of a 71A-23 §4-71A-24 nonrestricted microorganism strain that is likely to increase the level of risk above that described in subsection (a) shall require a permit approved by the chief provided that the importer can comply with permit conditions in section 4-71A-27, and if applicable, section 4-71A-28. (e) Microbial products containing microorganisms only on the list of nonrestricted microorganisms are subject to the import requirements for microbial products in subchapter 4. [Eff. 11/30/01] (Auth: HRS §§150A-9, 150A-6.3) (Imp: HRS §150A-6.3)