Honolulu Star-Advertiser
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Two bills introduced in the state Legislature seek to stem Hawaii 's growing invasive species problems.
The bills address increasing concerns over the state's lack of action in stopping some nurseries from knowingly selling plants infected with invasive species to the public.
Environmental advocates say this has been going on for years , unchecked, and as a result, little fire ants, and coqui frogs are spreading across islands.
A long-awaited public hearing was held Jan. 30 on amendments to the state's Chapter 72 rules.
Hundreds testified the new rules are needed to stop bad actors in the plant industry.
Hawaii Department of Agriculture has the sole authority to prevent the introduction and spread of pests in Hawaii .
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