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HI HB905

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/25/2017

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Lowen

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 328-62 to specify minimum font size requirements for frozen food product labeling.

  • Requires the words "PREVIOUSLY FROZEN" on labels to be at least 75 percent the size of the font used for the main text of the label.

  • Addresses vendors circumventing labeling intent by using fine print that is not easily visible to consumers at point of purchase.

  • Takes effect upon approval and does not affect rights, duties, or penalties that occurred before the effective date.

Legislative Description

Relating To Frozen Food Product Labeling.

Frozen Food Product Labeling

Last Action

The committee(s) on EDB recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

2/15/2017

Committee Referrals

Economic Development & Business1/27/2017

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