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This bill amends existing Hawaii state law to require the Department of Transportation to install and use electronic scanning equipment at state airports and commercial harbors specifically to detect illegal fireworks in cargo container loads. The bill modifies two existing sections of Hawaii Revised Statutes (§261-4.5 and §266-21.5) to add this new requirement. For airports, the bill adds a provision mandating electronic equipment capable of scanning air cargo container loads to identify illegal fireworks, while for commercial harbors, it similarly requires electronic scanning equipment to detect illegal fireworks in maritime cargo containers. These changes are part of the state's broader efforts to enhance cargo security and prevent the unauthorized transportation of potentially dangerous items. The scanning requirement is an additional measure to support existing biosecurity and cargo inspection protocols at transportation facilities. The bill will take effect immediately upon approval by the appropriate authorities.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=207&year=2026