Section 4-20-7 - Preshipment requirements(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 prevent the introduction of transmissible diseases.(b) Non-domestic animals for entry shall be accompanied by an interstate health certificate issued by an accredited veterinarian, or a state or federal veterinary officer in the state of origin, within seven days before shipment. The certificate shall give a description and identification of each animal and shall certify that: (1) The animals described are free from external parasites and symptoms of transmissible diseases and that they have not had recent exposure to these diseases; and(2) That all preshipment requirements prescribed have been complied with.[Eff. 10/5/81] (Auth: HRS § 142-2) (Imp: HRS §§ 142-3 and 142-4)