Current through September, 2024
Section 4-71A-23 - List of select human pathogens(a) The list of microorganisms designated as select human pathogens, dated October 25, 2001, is located at the end of this chapter and made a part of this section.(b) The introduction into Hawaii and possession of a microorganism on the list of select human pathogens is allowed without permit issued by the department subject to branch approval for the import in advance of shipment, and satisfaction of pre-entry and inspection requirements and further provided that:(1) The importer submits to the chief in advance of shipment a valid certificate issued by the CDC, for the movement of a species cited in Appendix A of the CDC List of Select Agents at 42 United States Code of Federal Regulations, section 72.6; or(2) The importer is a clinical laboratory certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988, (42 United States Code of Federal Regulations, section 263a) that utilizes microorganisms on the list of select human pathogens for diagnostic, reference, verification, or proficiency testing purposes and is exempt from 42 United States Code of Federal Regulations, section 72.6.(c) The branch shall notify the department of health of the entry into the State of the microorganism for the purpose of possible inspection and monitoring by the department of health.[Eff. 11/30/01] (Auth: HRS §§ 150A-9, 150A-6.3) (Imp: HRS § 150A-6.3)