Section 13-107-9 - Exemption(a) Person(s) who possessed plants or plant parts prior to their listing as threatened or endangered may voluntarily submit the following documentation to the division of forestry and wildlife: (1) The species' scientific and common name;(2) The location and number of plants; and(3) Where the plants were obtained, if known.(b) Upon receiving this documentation, the department will send the possessor appropriate notification of exemption.(c) Plants or their offspring from experimental populations established after their listing as threatened and/or endangered are exempt from the requirements of this chapter.(d) Accidental death of exempted plants will not be subject to penalty under this chapter.[Eff ] (Auth: HRS §§ 195D-3, 195D-4, 195D-6) (Imp: HRS §§ 195D-3, 195D-4, 195D-6)