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HI HB1475

Bill

Status

Passed

7/11/2017

Primary Sponsor

Richard Creagan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Permits farmers' markets and food hubs to operate on agricultural lands in Hawaii as permitted uses within agricultural districts.

  • Defines a farmers' market as an outdoor market limited to producers selling agricultural products grown in Hawaii and value-added products made from Hawaii-grown agricultural products.

  • Defines a food hub as a facility that may contain a commercial kitchen and provides for storage, processing, distribution, and sale of Hawaii-grown agricultural products and value-added products.

  • Requires agricultural-based commercial operation owners to certify upon request that agricultural products meet the requirements of the law.

  • Effective upon approval.

Legislative Description

Relating To Agricultural Lands.

Agricultural Lands

Last Action

Act 129, on 07/10/2017 (Gov. Msg. No. 1230).

7/11/2017

Committee Referrals

Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health3/22/2017
Agriculture and Environment3/9/2017
Finance2/17/2017
Economic Development & Business2/7/2017
Agriculture1/30/2017

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