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HI Rev Stat § 141-3.5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 11. Agriculture and Animals|141. Department of Agriculture|141-3.5 Control or eradication programs.

  §141-3.5 Control or eradication programs. (a) The department of agriculture shall develop and implement a detailed control or eradication program for any pest designated in section 141-3, using the best available technology in a manner consistent with state and federal law.  (b) For any pest designated by emergency rule as provided in section 141-3, the department of agriculture shall implement an emergency program using the best available technology in a manner consistent with state and federal law.  (c) The department of agriculture:  (1) In conjunction with the Hawaii Ant Lab, may identify best practices for the treatment of little fire ants; and  (2) Shall post on its website any best practices identified for the treatment of little fire ants. [L 1989, c 267, pt of §1; am L 2020, c 32, §2]
HI Rev Stat § 141-3.6 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 11. Agriculture and Animals|141. Department of Agriculture|141-3.6 Entry of private property to control or eradicate any pests.

  §141-3.6 Entry of private property to control or eradicate any pests. (a) The department of agriculture or applicable county shall give at least five days notice to the landowner and the occupier of any private property of its intention to enter the property for the control or eradication of a pest. Written notice sent to the landowner's last known address by certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested, shall be deemed sufficient notice. If certified mail is impractical because the department or county, despite diligent efforts, cannot determine land ownership or because of urgent need to initiate control or eradication measures, notice given once in a daily or weekly publication of general circulation, in the county where any action or proposed action will be taken, or notice made as otherwise provided by law, shall be deemed sufficient notice. The notice shall set forth all pertinent information on the pest control program and the procedures and methods to be used for control or eradication.  (b) After notice as required by subsection (a), any member of the department, employee of the county, or any agent authorized by the department or county may enter at reasonable times any private property other than dwelling places to maintain a pest control or eradication program, being liable only for damage caused by acts beyond the scope of the person's authority, or the person's negligence, gross negligence, or intentional misconduct. If entry is refused, the department member, county employee, or any authorized agent may apply to the district court in the circuit in which the property is located for a warrant to enter on the premises to effectuate the purposes of this chapter. The district court may issue a warrant directing a police officer of the circuit to assist the department member, county employee, or any authorized agent in gaining entry onto the premises during regular working hours or at other reasonable times. [L 1989, c 267, pt of §1; am L 1992, c 72, §2; am L 1993, c 56, §1; am L 1997, c 62, §1; am L 2017, c 182, §2] Cross References  Entry of private property for enforcement, see §150A-11.5.
HI Rev Stat § 141-4 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 11. Agriculture and Animals|141. Department of Agriculture|141-4 Weights of coffee; rules.

  §141-4 Weights of coffee; rules. The department of agriculture may make rules respecting the weighing of coffee prior to its shipment to points outside the State, and providing for the certification of weights thereof. Further, a reasonable schedule of fees to defray the expense of administering this section shall be established by the department, which fees shall be collected and deposited with the state director of finance to the credit of the general fund; provided that the department shall consult the appropriate industries, organizations, and agencies prior to the promulgation of the rules. [L 1955, JR 38, §1; RL 1955, §18-15.5; am L Sp 1959 2d, c 1, § §14, 22; am L 1961, c 132, §2; am L 1963, c 114, §1 and c 193, §6; HRS §141-4] Cross References  Measurement standards, see chapter 486.  Rulemaking procedure, see chapter 91.
HI Rev Stat § 141-5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 11. Agriculture and Animals|141. Department of Agriculture|141-5 Charges for inspection, etc.

  §141-5 Charges for inspection, etc. The department of agriculture, with the approval of the governor, shall adopt a reasonable scale of charges, which may be changed from time to time, for the inspection, disinfection, fumigation, and quarantine that is authorized, required, or permitted by this chapter or chapter 142, 150, or 150A. Certificates and permits in these chapters concerning articles or animals imported, or proposed to be imported, into the State, and the charges provided for, shall be paid for in advance before any certificate or permit is delivered, or any of the articles or animals are permitted to be landed. If thereafter further expense is incurred in the inspection, treatment, or quarantine of any of the articles or animals, the charges shall be paid before any of the articles or animals shall be delivered. [L 1903, c 44, §15; am L 1905, c 82, §2; RL 1925, §642; RL 1935, §238; RL 1945, §1364; RL 1955, §18-16; am L Sp 1959 2d, c 1, §22; am L 1961, c 132, §2; HRS §141-5; am L 2008, c 236, §4]
HI Rev Stat § 141-6 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 11. Agriculture and Animals|141. Department of Agriculture|141-6 Appeal from inspector's decision.

  §141-6 Appeal from inspector's decision. Any person who feels aggrieved at any decision of any inspector of the department of agriculture shall have the right to appeal from the decision to the board of agriculture. The board shall give a prompt hearing to the appellant and the inspector upon the appeal, and decide the question at issue, which decision shall be subject to judicial review as provided in chapter 91. [L 1903, c 44, §17; RL 1925, §643; RL 1935, §239; RL 1945, §1365; RL 1955, §18-17; am L 1965, c 96, §14; HRS §141-6]
HI Rev Stat § 141-7 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 11. Agriculture and Animals|141. Department of Agriculture|141-7 General penalty.

  §141-7 General penalty. (a) Any person violating any of the provisions of chapters 141, 142, or 144 to 149A, for which violation a penalty is not otherwise provided, or violating any rule of the department of agriculture, or any master of any vessel which brings into the State any article which the department at any time shall prohibit from being imported into the State, or the master of any vessel from which is landed any article required in chapters 141, 142, or 144 to 149A to be inspected, before the master has received a permit to land the articles from the department or its officer or inspector, as provided by chapters 141, 142, and 144 to 149A, shall be fined not more than $500.  (b) When any landowner or land occupier fails to cooperate with the department in its pest control or eradication programs, the department may proceed with its program at the expense of the landowner or land occupier. Any person who violates this chapter or any rule adopted by the department pursuant to section 141-3 shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $500 for the first offense, and not less than $1,000 nor more than $5,000 for each offense thereafter. [L 1903, c 44, §16; am L 1905, c 82, §3; am L 1907, c 112, §1; RL 1925, §644; RL 1935, §240; RL 1945, §1031; RL 1955, §18-18; am L Sp 1959 2d, c 1, §22; am L 1961, c 132, §2; HRS §141-7; gen ch 1985; am L 1986, c 339, §7; am L 1992, c 72, §3]
HI Rev Stat § 141-8 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 11. Agriculture and Animals|141. Department of Agriculture|141-8 Crop damage; civil liability.

  §141-8 Crop damage; civil liability. (a) Any person who wilfully or knowingly damages or destroys any crop, including silvicultural crops or agricultural commodities as defined in section 145-21, that is known by the person to be intended for personal or commercial purposes, or for research and development purposes by any private or public research facility, federal, state, or local government agency, or university shall be liable for twice the value of the crop or commodity damaged or destroyed.  (b) Damages available under this section shall be limited to twice the market value of the crop or commodity and the production, research, testing, replacement, and crop or commodity development costs directly related to the damaged or destroyed crop or commodity.  (c) Rights and remedies under this section are in addition to any other rights or remedies otherwise available or penalties that may otherwise be imposed. [L 2001, c 298, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 141-9 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 11. Agriculture and Animals|141. Department of Agriculture|141-9 Energy feedstock program.

  §141-9 Energy feedstock program. (a) There is established within the department of agriculture an energy feedstock program that shall:  (1) Maintain cognizance of actions taken by industry and by federal, state, county, and private agencies in activities relating to the production of energy feedstock, and promote and support worthwhile energy feedstock production activities in the State;  (2) Serve as an information clearinghouse for energy feedstock production activities;  (3) Coordinate development projects to investigate and solve biological and technical problems involved in raising selected species with commercial energy generating potential;  (4) Actively seek federal funding for energy feedstock production activities;  (5) Undertake activities required to develop and expand the energy feedstock production industry; and  (6) Perform other functions and activities as may be assigned by law, including monitoring the compliance provisions under section 205-4.5(a)(16).  (b) The chairperson of the board of agriculture shall consult and coordinate with the chief energy officer of the Hawaii state energy office under chapter 196 to establish milestones and objectives for the production of energy feedstock that is grown in the State. The chairperson and the chief energy officer of the Hawaii state energy office shall report the State's progress toward meeting such milestones and objectives annually to the legislature.  (c) The chairperson of the board of agriculture shall also consult and coordinate with research programs and activities at the University of Hawaii that will assist in the further growth and promotion of the energy feedstock production industry in Hawaii.  (d) The chairperson of the board of agriculture may employ temporary staff exempt from chapters 76 and 89. The board may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 to effectuate the purposes of this section. [L 2007, c 159, §5; am L 2012, c 329, §2; am L 2019, c 122, §3]
HI Rev Stat § 141-10 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 11. Agriculture and Animals|141. Department of Agriculture|141-10 REPEALED.

  §141-10 REPEALED. L Sp 2021, c 9, §8.
HI Rev Stat § 141-11 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 11. Agriculture and Animals|141. Department of Agriculture|141-11 REPEALED.

  §141-11 REPEALED. L 2021, c 175, §3.
HI Rev Stat § 141-12 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 11. Agriculture and Animals|141. Department of Agriculture|141-12 Agricultural food safety certification program.

  §141-12 Agricultural food safety certification program. (a) There is established within the department of agriculture an agricultural food safety certification program. The program shall:  (1) Develop and implement a certification system that shall at a minimum comply with the requirements of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act;  (2) Support the agricultural industry and assist farmers and ranchers subject to the requirements of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act by developing and implementing a food safety certification program that will concurrently satisfy the requirements of the department of agriculture and the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act;  (3) Conduct research into alternative, less burdensome methods by which Hawaii's farmers and ranchers can satisfy the requirements of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act;  (4) Establish an education program, including online classes, that addresses compliance with state and federal food safety requirements for farmers and ranchers;  (5) Serve as an information clearinghouse for all matters related to the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act and any other food safety laws; and  (6) Undertake activities to improve and sustain the safety of agricultural foods and other functions as may be assigned by law.  (b) The chairperson of the board of agriculture may employ:  (1) One program manager and one specialist, who are qualified to apply the provisions and requirements of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act to the program; and  (2) One clerical staff person.  (c) For purposes of this section, "agricultural food" includes food that is applicable to farmers and ranchers under the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act. [L 2016, c 106, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 141-12.5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 11. Agriculture and Animals|141. Department of Agriculture|141-12.5 Grant program; food safety certification costs.

  §141-12.5 Grant program; food safety certification costs. (a) There is established in the department of agriculture a grant program to assist farmers and ranchers in meeting the costs, including audit costs and other expenses, of complying with the federal Food Safety Modernization Act, United States Food and Drug Administration regulations, and state food safety laws.  (b) The program shall provide grants to qualified applicants with the following terms and conditions:  (1) No grants shall be given unless money has been spent by the applicant toward complying with the federal Food Safety Modernization Act, United States Food and Drug Administration regulations, or state food safety laws;  (2) The total amount of a grant to any one applicant shall not exceed $5,000; and  (3) No grant shall be given for costs that were incurred more than five years prior to the time the application for the grant is received by the department.  (c) The department shall adopt rules to carry out the purposes of the grant program. The grant applications shall be reviewed and approved by an administrative staff member of the department. [L 2017, c 183, §1; am L 2018, c 57, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 141-13 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 11. Agriculture and Animals|141. Department of Agriculture|141-13 Hawaii healthy food incentive program; rules.

  §141-13 Hawaii healthy food incentive program; rules. (a) There is established a Hawaii healthy food incentive program for beneficiaries of the supplemental nutrition assistance program, to be developed and administered by the department of agriculture.  (b) Participants in the Hawaii healthy food incentive program who are beneficiaries of the supplemental nutrition assistance program shall receive a dollar-for-dollar match to be used exclusively for the purchase of Hawaii-grown fresh fruits and vegetables, or healthy proteins that are eligible for supplemental nutrition assistance as determined by the program, at a farmers' market, farm stand, mobile market, community-supported agriculture site, grocery store, or other direct food retailer that participates in the supplemental nutrition assistance program.  (c) The department of agriculture may consult and cooperate with private organizations to develop and implement rules to administer the Hawaii healthy food incentive program.  (d) For the purposes of this section, "farmers' market" shall have the same meaning as in section 205-2(d)(15)(D). [L 2019, c 153, §2; am L 2021, c 177, §2]
HI Rev Stat § 141-14 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 11. Agriculture and Animals|141. Department of Agriculture|141-14 Industrial hemp special fund; established.

  §141-14 Industrial hemp special fund; established. (a) There is created in the state treasury a special fund to be designated as the industrial hemp special fund to be administered by the department of agriculture. Moneys deposited in this special fund shall be used to fulfill the purposes of this part and shall include:  (1) Any moneys appropriated by the legislature to the special fund;  (2) Any fees collected by the department of agriculture in relation to the industrial hemp pilot program; and  (3) The interest or return on investments earned from moneys in the special fund.  (b) The department of agriculture may use the moneys in the special fund to carry out the purposes of this part, including hiring employees, specialists, and consultants necessary to complete projects related to the purposes of this part. [L 2018, c 59, §2]   Revision Note  This section was renumbered from §141-41 pursuant to §23G-15.
HI Rev Stat § 141-43 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 11. Agriculture and Animals|141. Department of Agriculture|141-43 Rulemaking authority.

  §141-43 Rulemaking authority. (a) The department of agriculture shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 to effectuate the purpose of this part, including any rules necessary to address any nuisance issues, including smell, noise, and excessive lighting arising out of the activities of hemp growers licensed under the State's industrial hemp pilot program who grow hemp within areas prohibited under section 141-42(a)(3) and (4).  (b) No later than September 30, 2020, the department of agriculture shall adopt interim rules, which shall be exempt from chapters 91 and 201M to effectuate the purposes of this part; provided that the interim rules shall remain in effect through June 30, 2022, or until rules are adopted pursuant to subsection (a), whichever occurs sooner. [L 2020, c 14, pt of §3]
HI Rev Stat § 142-1 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 11. Agriculture and Animals|142. Animals, Brands, and Fences|142-1 Information and statistics.

  §142-1 Information and statistics. The department of agriculture shall gather, compile, and tabulate, from time to time information and statistics concerning domestic animals in the State, their protection and use, inquire into and report upon the causes of contagious, infectious and communicable diseases among them, and the means for the prevention, suppression, and cure of the same. [L 1905, c 82, pt of §4; RL 1925, §607; RL 1935, §202; am L 1941, c 228, §2; RL 1945, §1051; RL 1955, §20-1; am L Sp 1959 2d, c 1, §22; am L 1961, c 132, §2; HRS §142-1]
HI Rev Stat § 142-3 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 11. Agriculture and Animals|142. Animals, Brands, and Fences|142-3 Department, duties.

  §142-3 Department, duties. The department of agriculture shall have charge, direction, and control of all matters relating to the inspection of animals and the prevention and eradication of contagious, infectious, and communicable diseases among animals and of all matters relating to animal industry within this chapter. [L 1905, c 82, pt of §4; am L 1915, c 136, §8; RL 1925, §609; RL 1935, §204; RL 1945, §1053; RL 1955, §20-3; am L Sp 1959 2d, c 1, §22; am L 1961, c 132, §2; HRS §142-3]
HI Rev Stat § 142-3.5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 11. Agriculture and Animals|142. Animals, Brands, and Fences|142-3.5 Authority to contract or rent facilities. The board of agriculture may contract with third parties for the use or rental of the division of animal industry's property or facilities; provided that: (1) The board determines the property or facilities are not required for use by the division of animal industry during the term of use by the third party; (2) The property or facilities shall be leased or rented at a reasonable lease rent as determined by the board of agriculture; (3) The property or facilities shall be used for animal welfare, including emergency shelters for animals, or other commercial purposes; and (4) The property or facilities shall be used only by the third party. Revenues generated by the use or rental of the division of animal industry's property or facilities, including the animal quarantine property or facilities shall be deposited into the animal industry special fund, established pursuant to section 142-3.6, and used to defray the operational costs of the department of agriculture's division of animal industry. [L 2005, c 161, §2; am L 2008, c 109, §1; am L 2011, c 185, §2]

  §142-3.5  Authority to contract or rent facilities. The board of agriculture may contract with third parties for the use or rental of the division of animal industry's property or facilities; provided that:  (1) The board determines the property or facilities are not required for use by the division of animal industry during the term of use by the third party;  (2) The property or facilities shall be leased or rented at a reasonable lease rent as determined by the board of agriculture;  (3) The property or facilities shall be used for animal welfare, including emergency shelters for animals, or other commercial purposes; and  (4) The property or facilities shall be used only by the third party.  Revenues generated by the use or rental of the division of animal industry's property or facilities, including the animal quarantine property or facilities shall be deposited into the animal industry special fund, established pursuant to section 142-3.6, and used to defray the operational costs of the department of agriculture's division of animal industry. [L 2005, c 161, §2; am L 2008, c 109, §1; am L 2011, c 185, §2]
HI Rev Stat § 142-3.6 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 11. Agriculture and Animals|142. Animals, Brands, and Fences|142-3.6 Animal industry special fund.

  §142-3.6 Animal industry special fund. There is established the animal industry special fund to be administered by the board of agriculture. Moneys received by the board of agriculture from:  (1) The use or rental of the division of animal industry's properties or facilities, including the animal quarantine property or facilities pursuant to section 142-3.5; or  (2) Appropriations or other moneys made available, shall be deposited into the special fund. All interest earned or accrued on moneys deposited in the special fund shall become part of the special fund. Moneys in the special fund shall be expended to cover costs of the division of animal industry, including the costs of salaries, fringe benefits, operating expenses, equipment, motor vehicles, contract with any qualified person or entity for livestock handling services, and operating and maintenance of the animal industry facilities; provided that moneys in the special fund may be used to fund the department's resource management and planning programs. A reserve shall be maintained in the special fund to cover contingency costs, including accrued vacation leave, unemployment insurance, and workers' compensation. [L 2011, c 185, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 142-4 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 11. Agriculture and Animals|142. Animals, Brands, and Fences|142-4 Entry of animals without inspection prohibited.

  §142-4 Entry of animals without inspection prohibited. No animal shall be allowed to enter the State except after inspection by the department of agriculture and the issuance of a permit by the department to the consignee or owner; provided that no fees for inspection shall be charged, nor delays caused, concerning the landing of any domestic animal for which a certificate of health has been issued as prescribed by the Federal Cattle Contagious Disease Act. Every carrier, owner, or handler bringing animals into the State shall be required to present these animals to the department of agriculture for inspection. [L 1905, c 82, pt of §4; RL 1925, §611; RL 1935, §206; RL 1945, §1055; RL 1955, §20-5; am L Sp 1959 2d, c 1, §22; am L 1961, c 132, §2; HRS §142-4; am L 1986, c 263, §1]