Haw. Rev. Stat. § 150A-44
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Summary suspension.
Official statutory text
Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the department may cause the immediate suspension of an importer's certificate, subject to subsequent notice and hearing or other adequate procedures, upon the department's determination that there is an impending danger of escape or release of, or contamination from or exposure to microorganisms imported pursuant to certificate so as to present a threat to public health or safety, animal health, agriculture, horticulture, or the environment, or in the event of a medical emergency or agricultural or ecological disaster resulting from escape or release of, or contamination from or exposure to microorganisms imported pursuant to certificate.
The department may order the summary suspension of the certificate for a period not to exceed twenty days. The order of suspension shall be served upon the certified importer at the same time as the notice of hearing for further suspension or revocation and the hearing shall be scheduled prior to the expiration of the order of suspension. The period of suspension prior to the hearing shall not be extended beyond twenty days except upon the request of the importer for a reasonable continuance to adequately prepare the importer's defense. Any attempt by the importer to continue the certified activity while the certificate has been summarily suspended shall of itself be sufficient to warrant a permanent revocation of the certificate and shall subject the importer to all penalties prescribed by this chapter or any rule or order of the department. [L 1999, c 177, pt of §1]
The department may order the summary suspension of the certificate for a period not to exceed twenty days. The order of suspension shall be served upon the certified importer at the same time as the notice of hearing for further suspension or revocation and the hearing shall be scheduled prior to the expiration of the order of suspension. The period of suspension prior to the hearing shall not be extended beyond twenty days except upon the request of the importer for a reasonable continuance to adequately prepare the importer's defense. Any attempt by the importer to continue the certified activity while the certificate has been summarily suspended shall of itself be sufficient to warrant a permanent revocation of the certificate and shall subject the importer to all penalties prescribed by this chapter or any rule or order of the department. [L 1999, c 177, pt of §1]
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