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HI SB1265

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2009

Primary Sponsor

Clarence Nishihara

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires fish products that have been gas-treated to approximate freshness to be labeled with the type of gas used and a statement indicating gas treatment was applied.

  • Amends the definition of "misbranded" meat and meat products to include those gas-treated to enhance color without labels disclosing the gas type and that treatment was used to approximate freshness appearance.

  • Establishes penalties of up to $500 fine or one year imprisonment for violations of the new gas-treatment labeling requirements.

  • Requires the Department of Agriculture to post labeling requirements for gas-treated meat, meat from exotic animals, and fish products on its website by August 1, 2010.

  • Applies to meat and fish products sold on or after August 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

Fish; Meat; Labeling

Last Action

(H) The committee(s) recommends that the measure be deferred.

2/4/2010

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Consumer Protection2/20/2009
Water and Land1/30/2009

Full Bill Text

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