Section 4-8-9 - Restrictions on loan purpose(a) The applicant's reasons for requesting the loan shall be relevant to encouraging the growth, development, and well being of agriculture in the state.(b) Loan funds for vehicle purchase may be provided by the department, but only for vehicles which are clearly suitable for agricultural purposes, such as trucks, pickup and panel trucks, jeeps and other multi-purpose vehicles. Loan funds for vehicle purchase shall not be provided for passenger cars.(c) Loan funds shall not be provided by the department if funds are to be used in any way for the production or keeping of:(1) Any animal that will be sold, kept, or used for fighting or baiting as defined and prohibited under section 711-1109, Hawaii Revised Statutes;(2) Any animal that will be sold, kept, or used as a pet, including but not limited to, a dog, cat, canary, parakeet, or any other animal life not used as work stock or for agricultural production; or(3) Any plants whose possession, use, or products are prohibited by law.[Eff 1/31/85; comp 9/20/86] (Auth: HRS § 155-4) (Imp: HRS §§ 155-2, 155-10, 155-12)