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This concurrent resolution requests the Hawaii Department of Agriculture to modify the State of Hawaii Plant and Animal Declaration Form by adding a new section that requires individuals to acknowledge and affirm their awareness of federal, state, and county laws protecting public monuments and structures, including Native Hawaiian cultural sites, burial grounds, and places of worship. The resolution recognizes that many visitors may be unaware of these laws and suggests using the widely-used declaration form as an educational tool to inform travelers about local legal protections. Specifically, the new section would require travelers to confirm they understand these laws, know how to learn more about them, and commit to following them. The resolution also suggests that once the digital Akamai Arrival Program is fully implemented, it could be used to communicate the same information. Additionally, the resolution calls for certified copies of the resolution to be sent to key officials including the National Park Service Regional Director, the Governor, the Board of Agriculture Chairperson, the Hawaii Tourism Authority President, and the mayors of each county, to ensure broad awareness and potential implementation of this educational initiative.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=25&year=2025