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HI HB775

Bill

Status

Passed

4/27/2017

Primary Sponsor

Richard Creagan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals the requirement that the Department of Agriculture must grant permission before imported eggs are removed from any dock or landing.

  • Eliminates the requirement for the DOA to certify that eggs in a shipment are properly marked before sale.

  • 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.

  • Designates the word "island" as the geographic origin designation for eggs produced in Hawaii.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health3/21/2017
Agriculture and Environment3/9/2017
Consumer Protection & Commerce2/15/2017
Agriculture1/25/2017

Full Bill Text

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