Hawaii SB2098 establishes a clean plant program to support disease-free plant material for growers and agricultural producers.

Hawaii SB2098 amends Chapter 141 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes by establishing a clean plant program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. This program aims to support the production, maintenance, and distribution of disease-free plant materials for growers, nurseries, and other agricultural producers in the state. The program will screen, propagate, and distribute clean plant materials, and will consult with growers, nurseries, and agricultural research institutions. The department will adopt necessary rules and submit an annual progress report to the legislature.

Hawaii SB2098 establishes a clean plant program to support disease-free plant material for growers and agricultural producers.

Hawaii SB2098 amends Chapter 141 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes by establishing a clean plant program within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. This program aims to support the production, maintenance, and distribution of disease-free plant materials for growers, nurseries, and other agricultural producers in the state. The program will screen, propagate, and distribute clean plant materials, and will consult with growers, nurseries, and agricultural research institutions. The department will adopt necessary rules and submit an annual progress report to the legislature.