HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	2537
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 150A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

"§150A-   Penalty; invasive species. Any person who knowingly sells invasive plants or plants containing invasive species shall be fined not more than $10,000 for each separate offense."

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:

Hawaii Plant Quarantine Law; Invasive Species; Penalty

Description:

Imposes a penalty for knowingly selling invasive plants or plants containing invasive species.

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