Section 4-71A-3 - Importation of microorganisms, generally(a) The introduction into Hawaii of any microorganism shall require, at a minimum, a request for import, approval for the import in advance of shipment, and compliance with the notification, labeling, and inspection requirements of sections 4-71A-4, 4-71A-8, and 4-71A-9. Failure to comply with these requirements is sufficient cause for refusal to allow entry of the microorganism into the State.(b) In addition to the requirements of subsection (a), import into Hawaii and possession of a microorganism is allowed only as provided below for each respective category and requires: (1) A written request for import pursuant to section 4-71A-4 and as provided in section 4-71A-24, for a microorganism species on the list of nonrestricted microorganisms;(2) A permit, for a microorganism species on the list of restricted microorganisms, Part A or Part B, as provided in sections 4-71A-4, 4-71A-7 and, as applicable, sections 4-71A-21 and 4-71A-22;(3) A special permit or letter of authorization, according to risk level, for an unlisted microorganism species, as provided in section 4-71A-4 and 4-71A-25;(4) An emergency permit, for an unlisted microorganism species or a microorganism species on the list of restricted microorganisms in an emergency or disaster situation, as provided in section 4-71A-12; and(5) Notification to the department of health of entry for possible department of health inspection and monitoring, for a microorganism species on the list of select human pathogens, as provided in section 4-71A-23.(c) Importation of microbial products shall be subject to the requirements of subsection (a) and subchapter 4.[Eff. 11/30/01] (Auth: HRS §§ 150A-9, 150A-6.3) (Imp: HRS § 150A-6.3)