Hawaii SB177 establishes a framework for assessing and approving the import and movement of aquatic livestock in Hawaii.

Hawaii SB177 amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to create a biological aquatic risk-based framework for assessing and approving the import and movement of aquatic livestock. The Division of Animal Industry will develop this framework, considering USDA standards, current policies, industry best practices, and the protection of indigenous species. The bill also mandates the development of biocontainment standards and an assessment and approval process for aquatic livestock.

Hawaii SB177 establishes a framework for assessing and approving the import and movement of aquatic livestock in Hawaii.

Hawaii SB177 amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to create a biological aquatic risk-based framework for assessing and approving the import and movement of aquatic livestock. The Division of Animal Industry will develop this framework, considering USDA standards, current policies, industry best practices, and the protection of indigenous species. The bill also mandates the development of biocontainment standards and an assessment and approval process for aquatic livestock.