Aquaculture development special fund
HRS §141-54
in effect141-54. Aquaculture development special fund
(a) There is established in the state treasury the aquaculture development special fund into which shall be deposited:
(1) Appropriations from the legislature;
(2) Moneys collected as fees for special
microbiological and histological procedures and expert aquaculture-related
services;
(3) Moneys collected from the sale of any item
related to aquaculture development that is purchased from the department;
(4) Moneys directed to the aquaculture program from
any other sources, including but not limited to grants, gifts, and awards; and
(5) Moneys derived from interest, dividend, or other
income from the above sources.
(b) Moneys in the aquaculture development
special fund shall be used to:
(1) Implement the aquatic disease management programs
and activities of the department, including the provision of state funds to
match federal grants; and
(2) Support research and development programs and
activities relating to the expansion of the state aquaculture industry.
Research and development programs and activities funded under this paragraph
may be conducted by department personnel or through contracts with the
University of Hawaii or other qualified persons.
[L 2022, c 134, pt of §2]
Source: Hawaii State Legislature (capitol.hawaii.gov), via Internet Archive capturesURL: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol03_Ch0121-0200D/HRS0141/HRS_0141-0054.htmFetched: 11/10/2026