Bill Text: HI HB2546 | 2024 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Relating To Invasive Species.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 13-0)

Status: (Enrolled) 2024-05-03 - Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 830). [HB2546 Detail]

Download: Hawaii-2024-HB2546-Introduced.html

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

2546

THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2024

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 

 

 

 

 

 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

relating to invasive species.

 

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

 


     SECTION 1.  Chapter 141, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§141-     Fine meshed nets; invasive species; permissible.  (a)  Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, fine meshed nets may be used for the protection of plants against invasive species, as determined by the department.

     (b)  The department shall adopt rules in accordance with chapter 91 to implement this section."

     SECTION 2.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

 

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Invasive Species; Fine Meshed Nets; Permissible

 

Description:

Allows for the use of fine meshed nets for the protection of plants against invasive species.

 

 

 

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