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manner of propagation, and in light of the substantial investment in controlled testing of this one crop over the past decade as the means of choice to address certain papaya diseases. SECTION 2. Chapter 14 of the Hawai`i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended) is amended by adding a new article to be appropriately designated and to read as follows: "Article_. Protecting Hawaii Island's Agricultural Heritage and Its Ecosystems from Harm from Genetically Engineered Organisms. Section 14-_. Purpose. The purpose of this article is to protect Hawai`i Island's non-genetically modified agricultural crops and plants from genetically modified organism cross pollination and to preserve Hawai`i Island's unique and vulnerable ecosystem while promoting the cultural heritage of indigenous agricultural practices. Section 14-_ Definitions. As used in this article, unless otherwise specified: "Genetically engineered" means an organism or microorganism whose genetic material has been altered by transgenetic manipulation. Such organisms are sometimes referred to as "genetically modified organisms" or "transgenic organisms." Genetically engineered or genetically modified crops and plants include crops and plants for human consumption or for any other purpose. "Open air" means a location or facility that is not enclosed in a greenhouse or in another completely enclosed structure. "Person" includes natural persons, partnerships, joint ventures, societies, associations, clubs, trustees, trusts, or corporations or any officer, agent, employee, or any other personal representative thereof, in any capacity, acting either for himself, his heirs, or for any other person under personal appointment pursuant to law. "Register" or "Registration" means registration of locations engaged in the cultivation, propagation, or development of genetically engineered crops or plants Registration shall include: the tax map key of the property or properties; the name of the owner of the property or properties; the lessee or any other party in control of the genetically engineered plant or crop operation or usage; the type of genetically modified organism or transgenic manipulation used; the produce or products involved; the type, frequency, and customary amount of herbicides and pesticides used; a description of any containment procedures employed; and relevant contact information. Section 14-_ Prohibition. No person shall knowingly engage in the open air cultivation, propagation, or development of genetically engineered crops or plants. Section 14-_ Exemptions. The following persons shall be exempt from the provisions of this article: (1) Persons engaged in the cultivation, propagation, or development of genetically engineered crops or plants, other than those that are described below in this section, in locations where genetically engineered crops or plants have been 2