HAR §4-71A-29. Introduction of a microbial product

(a) The introduction into Hawaii and possession of a microbial product is allowed only as provided below. (b) A microbial product containing only microorganisms on the list of nonrestricted microorganisms, including recombinant DNA strains determined by the department to be low risk, may only be imported into the State through a registration with the branch. A microbial product containing recombinant DNA strains of nonrestricted microorganisms other than strains determined by the department to be low risk shall require a permit for import subject to meeting the requirements of sections 4-71A-4 and, if applicable, 4-71A-7 and 4-71A-10; (c) A microbial product containing only unlisted microorganism species determined by the department to be low risk microorganisms may be allowed import by letter of authorization subject to meeting the requirements of section 4-71A-4; (d) A microbial product containing only one or more unlisted microorganism species other than species determined by the department to be low risk microorganism(s) may be allowed import by permit subject to meeting the requirements of sections 4-71A- 71A-30 §4-71A-30 4, and if applicable, 4-71A-7 and 4-71A-10; and (e) A microbial product containing only microorganisms on both the lists of nonrestricted and restricted microorganisms may be allowed import by permit pursuant to sections 4-71A-4, and if applicable, 4-71A-7 and 4-71A-10. [Eff. 11/30/01] Auth: HRS §§150A-9, 150A-6.3) (Imp: HRS §150A-6.3)