§150A-52 - Objectives of biosecurity program.

[§150A-52]  Objectives of biosecurityprogram.  The objectives of the biosecurity program shall be to:

(1)  Establish a multi-dimensional system to preventthe entry into the State and interisland movement of pests and prohibited orrestricted organisms without a permit; and

(2)  Respond effectively to eradicate, control,reduce, and suppress incipient pest populations and established pests and seizeand dispose of prohibited or restricted organisms without a permit. [L 2008, c236, pt of §2]