[Section effective until December 31, 2027. For section effective January 1, 2028, see below.]

The objectives of the biosecurity program shall be to:

1. (1) Establish a multi-dimensional system to prevent the entry into the State and interisland movement of pests and prohibited or restricted organisms without a permit;
2. (2) Respond effectively to eradicate, control, reduce, and suppress incipient pest populations and established pests and seize and dispose of prohibited or restricted organisms without a permit; and
3. (3) Coordinate with partner agencies and organizations to direct the control and eradication of invasive species.

[L 2008, c 236, pt of §2; am L 2024, c 231, §4]

§150A-52 Objectives of biosecurity program.

[Section effective January 1, 2028. For section effective until December 31, 2027, see above.]

The objectives of the biosecurity program shall be to:

1. (1) Establish a multi-dimensional system to survey for and prevent the entry into the State and interisland movement of pests and prohibited or restricted organisms without a permit;
2. (2) Respond effectively to eradicate, control, reduce, and suppress incipient pest populations and established pests and seize and dispose of prohibited or restricted organisms without a permit; and
3. (3) Coordinate with partner agencies and organizations to direct the control and eradication of pests.

[L 2008, c 236, pt of §2; am L 2024, c 231, §4; am L 2025, c 236, §23]