Hawaii HB1449 strengthens the plant care component program by authorizing the Department of Agriculture to certify treatments and enforce compliance.

Hawaii HB1449 amends the state's plant care component program to enhance biosecurity and pest control. The bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture to certify plant care component treatments, including wood chips, compost, and filter socks, performed within the state. It mandates that any plant care component originating outside the state must be treated immediately upon entry, as certified by the department. The bill also establishes a certification and permit process for entities to conduct treatments before shipment.

Hawaii HB1449 strengthens the plant care component program by authorizing the Department of Agriculture to certify treatments and enforce compliance.

Hawaii HB1449 amends the state's plant care component program to enhance biosecurity and pest control. The bill authorizes the Department of Agriculture to certify plant care component treatments, including wood chips, compost, and filter socks, performed within the state. It mandates that any plant care component originating outside the state must be treated immediately upon entry, as certified by the department. The bill also establishes a certification and permit process for entities to conduct treatments before shipment.