Establishes a fee for the inspection of invasive species at state ports of entry. Also establishes the invasive species inspection, quarantine and eradication fund for the deposit of fees.

A BILL FOR AN ACT

SECTION 1. Chapter 150A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding two new sections to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

"§150A-A Inspection, quarantine, and eradication service charge. (a) The department shall prescribe and collect a schedule of service fees and charges for invasive species inspection, quarantine, and eradication services from any person who imports any article or means of conveyance. The department shall establish a schedule of service fees and charges to ensure that the service is commensurate with the costs of inspection, quarantine, and eradication services.

(b) Any person who imports an article or means of conveyance shall pay the appropriate service fee or charge to the department before the article or means of conveyance is moved from a port of entry in the State.

(c) If a person subject to a service fee or charge under this section fails to pay the service fee or charge when due, the department shall assess a late payment penalty.

(d) All service fees and charges collected by the department under this section shall be deposited in the invasive species inspection, quarantine, and eradication fund.

§150A-B Invasive species inspection, quarantine, and eradication fund. (a) There is established in the state treasury the invasive species inspection, quarantine, and eradication fund, into which shall be deposited:

(b) The moneys of the invasive species inspection, quarantine, and eradication fund shall be used for the operation of inspection and monitoring facilities at ports of entry and the execution of emergency remedial measures when invasive species are detected at ports of entry."

SECTION 2. Section 150A-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding two new definitions to be appropriately inserted and to read as follows:

""Article" means any material or tangible object that could harbor invasive species, including plants, plant products, soil, boxes and containers, vehicles, baggage, or packing material used in connection with the movement of plants, plant products, or animals.

"Means of conveyance" means any personal property used for or intended for use for the movement of any other personal property."

SECTION 3. In codifying the new sections added by section 1 of this Act, the revisor of statutes shall substitute appropriate section numbers for the letters used in designating the new sections in this Act.

SECTION 4. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2006.