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HI HB775
Bill
Status
4/27/2017
Primary Sponsor
Richard Creagan
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AI Summary
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Repeals the requirement that the Department of Agriculture must grant permission before imported eggs are removed from any dock or landing.
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Eliminates the requirement for the DOA to certify that eggs in a shipment are properly marked before sale.
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Requires importation and other documentation required by the Department of Agriculture to be furnished to the department before imported eggs are processed or offered for sale.
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Designates the word "island" as the geographic origin designation for eggs produced in Hawaii.
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Establishes that violations of egg labeling and origin marking requirements constitute unfair or deceptive acts under Chapter 481A, allowing private persons to bring legal actions for violations.
Legislative Description
Relating To Agriculture.
Department of Agriculture
Last Action
Act 013, 04/27/2017 (Gov. Msg. No. 1113).
4/27/2017