HI SR37

Hawaii imports 85-90 percent of its food supply, making local food production and sustainability important for food security.

Small farmers in Hawaii face regulatory obstacles including requirements to obtain temporary food sales permits from the Department of Health to sell value-added produce directly to consumers.

The resolution supports farmers' right to sell locally grown value-added foods free of unnecessary government oversight such as food sales permitting requirements.

The resolution supports farmers' right to sell locally grown value-added foods free of state and local rules that duplicate or expand those in the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act.

The resolution supports farmers' right to sell locally-grown raw or unprocessed food free of state or local government rules and regulations.