Microorganism species on the List of Nonrestricted Microorganisms, chapter 4-71A, Hawaii Administrative Rules, do not require a permit to enter Hawaii.

Species of nonrestricted microorganisms that do not require a permit to enter the State are still subject to the pre-entry and inspection requirements listed below:

1. Any microorganism imported into Hawaii by mail or air express as individual parcels shall be plainly and legibly marked on the outer packaging, "Live Organism" and "This Parcel May be Opened and Delayed for Agriculture Inspection." Infectious microorganisms affecting humans and animals shall be packaged and labeled or marked in accordance with transport requirements of the U.S. Department of Transportation, 49 CFR parts 171-180 and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 42 CFR part 72. USDA guidelines should also be followed.

2. A bill of lading, waybill or other shipping document (BSP-2 may suffice) that is plainly and legibly marked "Agriculture Inspection Required" shall accompany any microorganism imported into Hawaii by means other than stated in No. 1 above.

3. Any microorganism imported into Hawaii by mail or any other means, shall be accompanied by an invoice, packing list or other document (BSP-2 may suffice) indicating the quantity and scientific name of each microorganism contained in the shipment.

4. All microorganisms shall enter the State through the port of Honolulu.

5. The importer or transportation company, as applicable, is required to provide the Plant Quarantine Branch (PQB) with the following information in writing. BSP2A will suffice.
   1. Waybill number
      
   2. Container number
      
   3. Name and address of the consignor
      
   4. Name and address of the consignee or consigneešs agent in the State.
      
   5. Number of packages
      
   6. Description of the contents of each package
      
   7. Port of entry and
      
   8. Other pertinent information determined necessary by the PQB.

6. Microorganisms imported into the State shall be from cultured stock. Microorganisms not from cultured stock require a permit and approval from the Board of Agriculture in advance of shipment.

7. A shipment containing a microorganism that has been inspected and passed at the port of entry will be stamped "PASSED" as shown in the sample below.

   P A S S E D       Plant Quarantine Branch       Hawaii Dept. of Agriculture

   If the "PASSED" stamp does not appear on the container or any document accompanying the shipment, you must call the PQB at (808) 837-8413, Sunday - Saturday 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or at (808) 586-0860, Monday - Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. to make arrangements for an inspection. If unable to contact, please call BSP at 956-3197. Noncompliance with any of the requirements listed in this letter is a violation of chapter 4-71A, Hawaii Administrative Rules, and may be subject to citation.