Section 4-70-36 - Prohibited introductionsThe introduction of any pine plant (any species in the genus Pinus) and pine branches and twigs bearing terminal buds, needles, or shoots are prohibited except:
(1) Plants from foreign areas where pine shoot moth is not known to occur provided each lot of plant is accompanied by a certificate of origin;(2) Plants from domestic areas not designated as infested areas in § 4-70-37 provided each lot of plant is accompanied by a certificate of origin;(3) Plants from domestic areas designated as infested areas in § 4-70-37 provided each lot of plant is subjected to approved treatment and is accompanied by a certificate of treatment;(4) Cut pine trees, branches, or twigs for ornamental purposes from domestic areas during the period October 20 to December 31;(5) Non-commercial shipments of bonsai or pine plants not exceeding two feet in height introduced in lots not exceeding twelve plants provided that the plants are subjected to one hundred percent inspection and found free of european pine shoot moth; and(6) By permit limited to issuance to official state or federal forestry agencies authorizing the entry of seedling trees for reforestation or scientific research from domestic areas designated as infested areas provided the trees have been greenhouse grown under official supervision or otherwise produced and subsequently handled under conditions satisfactory to the chief to preclude infestation or exposure to infestation by the european pine shoot moth. [Eff. JUL 13 1981] (Auth: HRS §§ 141-2, 150A-9) (Imp: HRS § 150A-5)