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HI HB1051
Bill
Status
3/10/2015
Primary Sponsor
Clift Tsuji
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AI Summary
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Adds a new definition of "Hawaii geographic indication" to mean an agricultural product (excluding coffee and macadamia nuts) that is 100% grown in Hawaii.
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Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to establish rules relating to the declaration of Hawaii geographic indication for agricultural commodities.
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Amends rulemaking authority to require grades, grade labels, classifications, and Hawaii geographic indication declarations for agricultural commodities sold or shipped within the state.
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Extends rulemaking requirements for commercial exporters shipping agricultural commodities outside the state to include declaration of Hawaii geographic indication standards.
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Takes effect July 1, 2050.
Legislative Description
Department of Agriculture; Rulemaking; Declaration of Hawaii Geographic Indication
Last Action
The committee on CPN deferred the measure.
4/1/2015