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New Hawaii Inspections: Protecting Against Invasive Species

This act introduces mandatory inspections of baggage, cargo, and persons traveling to and from Hawaii to prevent the spread of harmful plant and animal species. This means travelers may experience additional checks at airports and ports, and new fees for these services. The goal is to protect Hawaii's unique environment, which may impact travel costs and waiting times.
Key points
Mandatory pre-clearance inspections for all travel to and from Hawaii: baggage, cargo, and persons will be checked for invasive species.
Inspections will occur at airports, ports, and postal facilities for both domestic and international travel.
Fees will be collected for these inspection services, potentially increasing travel costs to or from Hawaii.
A list of prohibited items will be published, and discovered harmful materials will be seized.
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Additional Information
Hawaii Invasive Species Protection Act
Print number: HR 2881
Sponsor: Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]
Process start date: 2023-04-26