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HI HB2839

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/25/2012

Primary Sponsor

Cindy Evans

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits any person from removing fresh water from Hawaii streams, springs, watercourses, wells, aquifers, or other water sources for bottling and sale outside the State

  • Exempts desalinated seawater and municipal use of fresh water from the prohibition

  • Aims to protect Hawaii's fresh water resources for current and future residents by reducing conflicts over water availability

  • Takes effect upon approval with no retroactive application to rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that existed before enactment

Legislative Description

Water; Bottling; Sale; Prohibition

Last Action

(H) Referred to WLO, ERB, FIN, referral sheet 9

1/27/2012

Committee Referrals

Water, Land, & Ocean Resources1/27/2012

Full Bill Text

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