HI HB667

Establishes a food safety and security program within the Department of Agriculture to provide training, certification, support, and assistance to Hawaii's agricultural industry.

Program objectives include assisting Hawaii agriculture in achieving food safety cost-effectively, integrating food safety with biosecurity and quality assurance mandates, and responding to federal rules and regulations.

Department shall establish port facilities for inspecting, quarantining, fumigating, disinfecting, and treating agricultural commodities for disease.

Department shall perform efficient inspections and certifications of agricultural commodities and develop educational programs to help the agricultural industry comply with state and federal laws.

Takes effect July 1, 2011.