Current through September, 2024
Section 4-71A-8 - Pre-entry requirements(a) The importer is responsible for assuring that all parcels or containers of microorganisms for import are marked as follows:(1) Any microorganism imported into Hawaii by mail or air express as individual parcels shall be plainly and legibly marked on the outer packaging, "Live Organism" and "This Parcel May be Opened and Delayed for Agriculture Inspection. Infectious microorganisms affecting humans and animals shall be packaged and labeled or marked in accordance with the transport requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation 49 CFR Parts 171 - 180 and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 42 CFR part 72; or(2) Any microorganism imported into Hawaii by means other than in subsection (a)(1), shall be accompanied by a bill of lading, waybill or other shipping document that is plainly and legibly marked "Agriculture Inspection Required".(b) Any microorganism imported into Hawaii by mail or any other means, shall be accompanied by an invoice, packing list or other document indicating the quantity and scientific name of each microorganism or the name of each microbial product contained in the shipment.[Eff. 11/30/01] (Auth: HRS §§ 150A-9, 150A-6.3) (Imp: HRS § 150A-6.3)