I thought hawaii WAS a state.:rolf: we sure dont want to let the dreaded luau worm here!!! :rolf: You may be correct kyle. Some species cant even be brought accross state borders. :eusa_thin
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Even here in NC you cant transport heavy earth moving equipment with out a permit due to fire ants..
http://www.ncagr.com/paffairs/articles/2003/2-03fireant.htm
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here is some info..
http://hawaiiplants.com/importfaq.htm
EXPORTING FROM HAWAII
By meeting the destination's requirements, island exporters can promote and sell Hawaii's agricultural products to new markets without delays or rejections.
Each state or foreign country has its own regulations concerning the importation of agricultural commodities in order to protect that state's or country's important agricultural crops or natural resources.
Hawaii Department of Agriculture's (HDOA) Plant Quarantine Branch regulates the export of nursery products (propagative plants) to the mainland U.S. and certain foreign countries by certifying that the shipment meets the requirements of the state or country of destination.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulates the export of cut-flowers, foliage and fruits from Hawaii to the mainland U.S. and propagative plants to foreign countries. Anyone who has traveled to the mainland is familiar with the mandatory USDA baggage inspection at the airports for agricultural materials.
HDOA Plant Quarantine inspectors, in cooperation with USDA inspectors, are able to inspect and certify plant materials intended for shipment to the mainland U.S. See Chapter 4-73, Plant Export Rules, for more information. Copies of the rules can be found at the Hawaii State libraries.
Exporters of plant materials and produce should contact their nearest USDA or HDOA Plant Quarantine Office for the inspection requirements of their products. By complying with the regulations, the inspection process can be expedited resulting in a fresher quality product reaching its destination.
Green coffee beans and used coffee bags require permit and certificate of treatment. Plants and seeds for propagation require permit and quarantine.
Plants and propagative parts require permit and certificate of origin. Some require quarantine. Seeds and deflasked plantlets are unrestricted.
Plants from the mainland U.S. and some foreign countries are not allowed. Plants and seeds from allowable foreign areas require certificate of origin.
Nursery Certification Programs: HDOA's Plant Quarantine Branch has programs for qualified nurseries to self-certify their potted plants under a Burrowing Nematode Certification Program and an Orchid Nursery Certification Program.
California-Hawaii Origin Inspection Program: This program allows cut-flowers and foliage to be shipped to the State of California through self-certification by certified growers/shippers under a 3-party agreement.
