§141-3.5  Control or eradication programs.  (a)  The department of agriculture shall develop and implement a detailed control or eradication program for any pest designated in section 141-3, using the best available technology in a manner consistent with state and federal law.

     (b)  For any pest designated by emergency rule as provided in section 141-3, the department of agriculture shall implement an emergency program using the best available technology in a manner consistent with state and federal law.

     (c)  The department of agriculture:

     (1)  In conjunction with the Hawaii Ant Lab, may identify best practices for the treatment of little fire ants; and

     (2)  Shall post on its website any best practices identified for the treatment of little fire ants. [L 1989, c 267, pt of §1; am L 2020, c 32, §2]