HAR §13-325-2. Definitions

As used in this chapter: "Agent" means a person authorized by law to carry out a provision of this chapter. "Control" means, with respect to an invasive species, containing, suppressing, or reducing the invasive species. "Council" or "Hawaii invasive species council" means the invasive species council established under section 194-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes. 325-1 §13-325-2 "County" means the city and county of Honolulu, county of Hawaii, county of Kauai, and county of Maui; provided that the county of Maui shall include the county of Kalawao for the purposes of this chapter. "Department" means each of the following: (1) The department of agriculture; (2) The department of business, economic development, and tourism; (3) The department of health; (4) The department of land and natural resources; (5) The department of transportation; and (6) The University of Hawaii. "Eradicate" means, with respect to an invasive species, to remove or destroy an entire population of the invasive species. "Eradication" means, with respect to an invasive species, actions to eradicate the invasive species. "Invasive species" means, with regard to a particular ecosystem, a non-native species, genera, or other taxon that causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm, or harm to human, animal, or plant health. "Non-native species" means, with respect to a particular ecosystem, an organism, including its seeds, eggs, spores, or other biological material capable of propagating that species, that occurs outside of its natural range. "Person" means an individual, corporation, firm, association, partnership, or other public, private, or not-for-profit entity, or any governmental unit. "Public property" means any property owned or controlled by the State or a county. [Eff 03/27/25] (Auth: HRS §194-7) (Imp: HRS §§194-1, 194-2) **