Section 4-71A-11 - Permits(a) A permit for import and possession of a microorganism shall be obtained in advance of importation and shall be: (1) Valid for the period designated on the face of the permit; and(2) Nontransferable, unless otherwise specified in the permit.(b) Where a permit for an import of a microorganism species on the restricted list, (Part B) or an unlisted moderate risk level microorganism allows for transfer or sale of the microorganism, a proposed transferee must first:(1) Obtain a permit for possession by application to the chief pursuant to sections 4-71A-4 and, if applicable, 4-71A-7;(2) Obtain site inspection approval; and(3) Demonstrate ability to comply with established permit conditions, except that the board, without requiring a permit, may allow the transfer or sale of a microorganism described in subsection (b), if the microorganism is sold as food or beverage.(c) The provisions of this section as well as sections 4-71A-13,-14,-15,-16,-18,-19 and -20 are applicable to special permits for import and possession of unlisted microorganisms.(d) Permits are subject to conditions as provided in subchapter 3 and, where applicable, as established by the board.[Eff. 11/30/01] (Auth: HRS §§ 150A-9, 150A-6.3) (Imp: HRS § 150A-6.3)