Haw. Code R. § 4-71A-3 - Importation of microorganisms, generally
(a) The
introduction into Hawaii of any microorganism shall require, at a minimum, a
request for import, approval for the import in advance of shipment, and
compliance with the notification, labeling, and inspection requirements of
sections 4-71A-4, 4-71A-8, and 4-71A-9. Failure to comply with these
requirements is sufficient cause for refusal to allow entry of the
microorganism into the State.
(b)
In addition to the requirements of subsection (a), import into Hawaii and
possession of a microorganism is allowed only as provided below for each
respective category and requires:
(1) A
written request for import pursuant to section 4-71A-4 and as provided in
section 4-71A-24, for a microorganism species on the list of nonrestricted
microorganisms;
(2) A permit, for a
microorganism species on the list of restricted microorganisms, Part A or Part
B, as provided in sections 4-71A-4, 4-71A-7 and, as applicable, sections
4-71A-21 and 4-71A-22;
(3) A
special permit or letter of authorization, according to risk level, for an
unlisted microorganism species, as provided in section 4-71A-4 and
4-71A-25;
(4) An emergency permit,
for an unlisted microorganism species or a microorganism species on the list of
restricted microorganisms in an emergency or disaster situation, as provided in
section 4-71A-12; and
(5)
Notification to the department of health of entry for possible department of
health inspection and monitoring, for a microorganism species on the list of
select human pathogens, as provided in section 4-71A-23.
(c) Importation of microbial products shall
be subject to the requirements of subsection (a) and subchapter 4.
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