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HI SB2170

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/20/2010

Primary Sponsor

Clayton Hee

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale or distribution in Hawaii of foie gras and any products resulting from force feeding birds to enlarge their livers beyond normal size

  • Establishes a maximum fine of $10,000 for each separate violation

  • Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to adopt rules for implementation and enforcement

  • References California's 2004 ban on foie gras production (effective 2012) as precedent for encouraging producers to adopt more humane methods

Legislative Description

Sale and Distribution of Foie Gras; Prohibition

Last Action

(S) The committee on JGO deferred the measure.

2/23/2010

Committee Referrals

Water and Land1/21/2010

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