Haw. Rev. Stat. § 141-51

Current through Act 47 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 141-51 - Definitions

As used in this part:

"Aquaculture" means any form of agriculture devoted to the propagation, cultivation, maintenance, and harvesting of aquatic plants and animals in marine, brackish, and fresh water. The term "aquaculture" does not include species of ornamental marine or freshwater plants and animals that are not utilized for human consumption or bait purposes and that are maintained in closed systems for personal, pet industry, or hobby purposes.

"Chairperson" means the chairperson of the board of agriculture.

"Department" means the department of agriculture.

"Indigenous species" means any aquatic life, wildlife, or land plant species growing or living naturally in Hawaii without having been brought to Hawaii by humans.

"Person" means any natural person or any partnership, corporation, limited liability company, trust, or other type of association.

HRS § 141-51

Added by L 2022, c 134,§ 2, eff. 6/27/2022.