Hawaii Administrative Code

No garbage from any carrier arriving in the State of Hawaii, whether from the mainland United States or a foreign country, shall be landed in the State for any purpose without prior written approval from the department. Notes Haw. Code R. § 4-17-22 [Eff. 10/5/81] (Auth: HRS § 142…

Any person violating any of the provisions of sections 4-17-16 through 4-17-22 shall be subject to the provisions of section 142-12, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Notes Haw. Code R. § 4-17-23 [Eff. 10/5/81] (Auth: HRS § 142-2) (Imp: HRS § 142-12)

(a) Importations of swine from areas under the jurisdiction and control of the United States are subject to the rules of the department. (b) Importations of swine from foreign countries, besides complying with department requirements, shall not violate any federal regulations. No…

No swine shall be allowed entry into the State unless all pre-entry requirements have been met. Landing or removal of swine from a carrier for purposes of inspection or quarantine shall not constitute entry into the State for any purpose whatsoever. No effects of these swine, lik…

Swine may be entered through any official port or airport in the State. Notes Haw. Code R. § 4-17-5 [Eff. 10/5/81] (Auth: HRS § 142-2) (Imp: HRS §§ 142-3, 142-4 and 142-5)

(a) Carriers transporting swine through any port in the State of Hawaii or landing swine at any port within the State of Hawaii shall, on arrival, submit a shipmaster's declaration to the department providing the following information: (1) Name and address of owner, importer, con…

(a) A permit to import shall be obtained in advance of shipment from the division. The permit shall be issued subject to the following:(1) Swine imported for slaughter shall be consigned to the licensed quarantined slaughterhouse designated on the entry permit; (2) Feeder swine s…

(a) Upon arrival, the swine shall be inspected by the state veterinarian or his agent before entry into the State. Any indication of transmissible diseases at the time of inspection shall be sufficient reason to quarantine any or all of the swine in the shipment at premises appro…

Owners of swine held at an official or authorized quarantine station for any reason shall provide feed and care for stock and shall clean pens after removal of the animals. Also, owners shall promptly remove any dead swine from the quarantine station when directed to do so by the…

The purpose of this chapter is to establish a schedule of fees for aquacultural services. These fees shall apply to all persons requesting services from the aquaculture program of the department of agriculture. Notes Haw. Code R. § 4-170-1 [Eff JUL 03 2006] (Auth: HRS § 141-2.6) …

As used in this chapter: "Chairperson" means the chairperson of the board of agriculture, "Department" means the department of agriculture. "Non-routine technical services" means services and consultations in aquaculture planning, resource assessment and management, marketing, an…

(a) The program shall charge the following fees for aquatic animal or plant health diagnostic services: (1) A fee of $10.00 per isolate for microbiological procedures for identification of bacteria and fungi to determine the health status of aquatic animals or plants and their gr…

(a) The program shall charge a fee of $50.00 per certificate of health issued for the aquatic animals or plants and their growing environment and may charge for specified diagnostic services as described in section 4-11-3. (b) Additional charges may be made for travel and transpo…

(a) The program may charge for non-routine technical services at the rate of $30.00 per hour for professional staff time and may charge for specified diagnostic services as described in section 4-11-3. (b) Additional charges may be made for travel and transportation costs, per di…

Charges made pursuant to this chapter for aquaculture services may be waived with the approval of the chairperson. Notes Haw. Code R. § 4-170-6 [Eff JUL 03 2006] (Auth: HRS § 141-2.6) (Imp: HRS § 141-2.6)

All fees collected by the program under this chapter shall be deposited into the aquaculture development special fund pursuant to section 141-2.7, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Notes Haw. Code R. § 4-170-7 [Eff JUL 03 2006] (Auth: HRS § 141-2.6) (Imp: HRS § 141-2.6)

This chapter shall govern the procedures of the department of agriculture pertaining to non-domestic animals. The objective of this chapter is prevention of animal diseases. Notes Haw. Code R. § 4-20-1 [Eff. 10/5/81] (Auth: HRS § 142-2) (Imp: HRS §§ 142-2 and 142-3)

(a) Shipments to other U.S. areas shall comply with entry requirements of the state of destination. (b) Shipments outside the U.S. come under federal jurisdiction. Notes Haw. Code R. § 4-20-10 [Eff. 10/5/81] (Auth: HRS § 142-2) (Imp: HRS § 142-3)

(a) The division is authorized to place a quarantine on any non-domestic animal, premises, district, or island, whenever in its opinion such action is necessary to prevent the spread of a transmissible disease. (b) No animals shall be removed from or be added to such herds, premi…

As used in this chapter, unless context otherwise requires: "Accredited veterinarian" means a veterinarian certified by federal and state animal health authorities to participate in cooperative disease control activities, including execution of health certificates for the interst…

(a) Importations of non-domestic animals from areas under U.S. jurisdiction are subject to the rules of the department. (b) Importations of non-domestic animals from foreign countries, besides complying with requirements of all state agencies mentioned in subsection (a), shall no…

No non-domestic animals shall be allowed entry into the State unless all pre-entry requirements have been met. Landing or removal of non-domestic animals from a carrier for purposes of inspection or quarantine shall not constitute entry into the State for any purpose whatsoever. …

(a) Non-domestic animals subject to testing requirements shall be entered through Hilo or Honolulu, where livestock testing and quarantine facilities are provided. (b) Non-domestic animals subject to rabies quarantine shall be entered through Honolulu, where the State's only rabi…

(a) Carriers transporting non-domestic animals through any port in the State or landing these animals at any port within the State shall, on arrival, submit a shipmaster's declaration to the department providing the following information: (1) Name and address of owner, importer, …

(a) A permit issued by the board shall be required for importing non-domestic animals. Application for the permit shall be made in writing to the chief plant inspector in advance of importation and shall be subject to conditions imposed by the division of animal industry to preve…

(a) Non-domestic animals for entry shall be subject to inspection by the state veterinarian or any agent. Any indication of transmissible disease or failure to comply with all preshipment requirements shall be sufficient reason to refuse entry or quarantine the animals at premise…

(a) Owners of non-domestic animals held at an official or authorized quarantine station for any reason shall:(1) Provide feed and care for stock; (2) Clean pens after removal of the animals; and (3) Promptly remove any dead animals from the quarantine station grounds when directe…

The objective of this chapter is to control the sale and use of live vaccines and microorganisms. Notes Haw. Code R. § 4-21-1 [Eff. 10/5/81] (Auth: HRS § 142-2) (Imp: HRS § 142-3)

As used in this chapter, unless context otherwise requires: "Board" means the board of agriculture, State of Hawaii; "Division head" means the chief or senior officer of the division of animal industry; "Licensed veterinarian" means a veterinarian having a current, valid license …

The importation of live veterinary vaccines, microorganisms, and parasites injurious to animals is prohibited except under permit issued by the division head. Notes Haw. Code R. § 4-21-3 [Eff. 10/5/81] (Auth: HRS § 142-2) (Imp: HRS § 142-3)

Live vaccines and pathogenic microorganisms used for immunizing animals shall be sold by the importer only to licensed veterinarians in the State of Hawaii unless authorized otherwise in writing by the division head. Notes Haw. Code R. § 4-21-4 [Eff. 10/5/81] (Auth: HRS § 142-2) …

The division head shall have authority to restrict and prescribe the manner of use of any vaccine, virus, or other viable biological product, subject to the direction and control of the board, whenever such action is necessary for the effective control, prevention, and eradicatio…

This chapter shall govern the procedures of the department of agriculture pertaining to the surveillance and reporting of suspected or diagnosed animal diseases and disease agents in the State. Notes Haw. Code R. § 4-22-1 [Eff. 10/5/81; am and comp] (Auth: HRS § 142-2) (Imp: HRS …

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: "Division" means division of animal industry, department of agriculture; "Office of International Epizootics" or "OIE" means the international governing body that sets standards for animal health; "State veterinarian…

(a) The division shall incorporate the Office of International Epizootics Lists A and B diseases and supplementary Hawaii disease list I as lists of reportable diseases. (b) Exhibit A at the end of this chapter entitled "List of Diseases by OIE Classification" and "Supplementary …

(a) Veterinarians in the State of Hawaii shall report all cases of reportable diseases or disease agents suspected, observed or diagnosed, to the state veterinarian. (b) Written or verbal notification of suspected, observed or diagnosed list A, list B or list I diseases shall be …

Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be subject to penalties provided in section 142-12, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Notes Haw. Code R. § 4-22-5 [Eff and comp] (Auth: HRS § 142-2) (Imp: HRS § 142-12)

This chapter shall govern the procedures of the department of agriculture pertaining to the prevention and control of horse diseases in the State. Notes Haw. Code R. § 4-23-1 [Eff. 10/5/81] (Auth: HRS § 142-2) (Imp: HRS §§ 142-2 and 142-3)

(a) Shipments to other U. S. areas shall comply with entry requirements of the state of destination. (b) Shipments outside of the U. S. come under federal jurisdiction. Notes Haw. Code R. § 4-23-10 [Eff. 10/5/81] (Auth: HRS § 142-2) (Imp: HRS § 142-3)

(a) The division is authorized to place a quarantine on any animal, herd, premises, district, or island whenever such action is necessary to prevent the spread of a transmissible disease. (b) No horses shall be removed from or added to such herds, premises, or areas except by per…

(a) All horses on premises in which positive reactors to the Coggins or other USDA-approved test for equine infectious anemia are revealed shall be tested within sixty days following notification of such reactors. (b) Laboratory testing shall be conducted at the division's veteri…

As used in this chapter, unless context otherwise requires: "Accredited veterinarian" means a veterinarian certified by federal and state animal health authorities to participate in cooperative disease control activities, including execution of health certificates for the interst…

(a) Importations of horses from areas under the jurisdiction and control of the United States are subject to the rules of the department. (b) Importations of horses from foreign countries, besides complying with department requirements, shall not violate federal regulations. Note…

(a) No horses shall be allowed entry into the State unless all pre-entry requirements have been met. (b) Landing or removal of horses from a carrier for purposes of inspection or quarantine shall not constitute entry into the State for any purpose whatsoever. (c) No effects of ho…

Horses may be entered through any official port or airport in the State. Notes Haw. Code R. § 4-23-5 [Eff. 10/5/81] (Auth: HRS § 142-2) (Imp: HRS § 142-4)

(a) Carriers transporting horses through any port in the State or landing horses at any port within the State shall, on arrival, submit a shipmaster's declaration to the division providing the following information: (1) Name and address of owner, importer, consignor, consignee, a…

Horses for entry shall be accompanied by a health certificate issued by an accredited veterinarian or a state or federal veterinary officer within seven days before shipment. The certificate shall give a description of each animal, including breed, sex, age, and identifying marks…