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HI SB2762
Bill
Status
1/23/2014
Primary Sponsor
Gil Keith-agaran
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Hawaii Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) program within the Department of Agriculture to develop science- and risk-based guidelines for farms growing local food products to reduce potential food contamination
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Requires the program to educate and train Hawaii farmers on GAP implementation, provide voluntary on-farm verification procedures, and issue state compliance certifications
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Mandates development of a consumer information program to teach home practices for handling fresh and processed agricultural food products
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Directs the Department of Agriculture to consult with the Department of Health, UH College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, and other agencies in developing the program
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Appropriates an unspecified amount from general revenues for fiscal year 2014-2015 to implement the program, effective July 1, 2014
Legislative Description
DOA; Hawaii Good Agricultural Practices Program; Appropriation ($)
Last Action
The committee on AGL deferred the measure.
2/6/2014