Current through September, 2024
Section 4-71A-22 - List of restricted microorganisms Part B(a) The list of restricted microorganisms, Part B, is comprised of microorganisms classified as moderate risk microorganisms.(b) The list of microorganisms designated as restricted, Part B, dated October 25, 2001, is located at the end of this chapter and made a part of this section.(c) The introduction into Hawaii and possession of a microorganism on the list of restricted microorganisms, Part B, may be allowed by permit approved by the chief for the following purposes: (1) Laboratory studies, analyses, or diagnostics excluding manufacturing or production;(2) Plant or soil inoculation studies in a laboratory or growth chamber; or(3) Cultivation of algal, cyanobacterial and photosynthetic bacterial species in a closed or semi-closed system such as a photobioreactor.(d) The introduction into Hawaii and possession of a microorganism on the list of restricted microorganisms, Part B, for purposes other than those described in subsection (c) will require a permit approved by the board pursuant to sections 4-71A-4 and 4-71A-7.(e) If the chief determines that import of a strain of microorganism on the list of restricted microorganisms, Part B, is likely to increase the level of risk above that of a moderate risk microorganism as defined in section 4-71A-2, the request to import will require a permit approved by the board pursuant to sections 4-71A-4 and 4-71A-7.(f) A permit issued under this section is subject to permit conditions as provided in subchapter 3.[Eff. 11/30/01] (Auth: HRS §§ 150A-9, 150A-6.3) (Imp: HRS § 150A-6.3)