Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 141-51

  • Chairperson: means the chairperson of the board of agriculture. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 141-51
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Department: means the department of agriculture. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 141-51
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Person: means any natural person or any partnership, corporation, limited liability company, trust, or other type of association. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 141-51

As used in this part:

“Aquaculture” means any form of agriculture devoted to the propagation, cultivation, maintenance, and harvesting of aquatic plants and animals in marine, brackish, and fresh water. The term “aquaculture” does not include species of ornamental marine or freshwater plants and animals that are not utilized for human consumption or bait purposes and that are maintained in closed systems for personal, pet industry, or hobby purposes.

“Chairperson” means the chairperson of the board of agriculture.

“Department” means the department of agriculture.

“Indigenous species” means any aquatic life, wildlife, or land plant species growing or living naturally in Hawaii without having been brought to Hawaii by humans.

“Person” means any natural person or any partnership, corporation, limited liability company, trust, or other type of association.