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INSPECTOR OF FOREIGN ANIMALS AND BIRDS. 
On March ioth, 1908, L. G. Blackmail was appointed a Special 
Inspector of foreign animals and birds for the Territory of Ha- 
waii for the United States Department of Agriculture. Accord- 
ing to his appointment 'he is authorized to represent the U. S. 
Department of Agriculture, to issue permits for the entry of for- 
eign animals and birds, and to decide all questions in cases in- 
volving the identity of imported animals or birds as to whether 
permits are necessary or whether species are prohibited from in- 
troduction.' 
Persons desiring to introduce foreign wild animals or birds to 
Hawaii should first make application to the Special Inspector for 
permission to do so. Application forms are available for this 
purpose and are procurable either from Mr. Blackman or by ap- 
plication to the proper Custom house officials. In order to avoid 
delay, if possible, such action should be taken before the arrival 
of the expected importation. Particulars must be given of the 
port of entry, the country of origin and the expected date of ar- 
rival, besides a description of the number and species of the birds 
or animals it is desired to introduce. The object of importation 
must also be stated, as to whether they are to be liberated or kept 
in captivity, and whether intended for propagation, exhibition or 
other purposes. In some cases Permits for the introduction of 
birds or animals will be issued upon receipt of the application 
form properly filled out, in other instances a special inspection 
at the steamer or wharf is necessary in order to certify to the 
identity of certain species, and in some few cases, on account 
either of actual prohibitive legislation or of anticipated danger to 
agriculture or other interests, permission to import will be with- 
held. 
It should be remembered that the work of the Federal Inspector 
deals in general with wild animals and birds, to which the above 
instructions apply. The introduction of domestic animals and 
birds is controlled by the Territorial Government, under the ad- 
ministration of the Division of Animal Industry of the Commis- 
sioners of Agriculture and Forestry. Application for the im- 
portation of such species should be made to Dr. V. Norgaard. In 
order to effect introduction of any animals into the Hawaiian 
Islands it is necessary, however, to satisfy both Federal and Terri- 
torial requirements, where such exist. 
