HI HB1689

Prohibits the manufacture of fur products in Hawaii for sale, with an exemption for products made entirely from used fur.

Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, display for sale, trade, or distribution of fur products in Hawaii, with exemptions for used fur products sold by private parties, nonprofits, or secondhand stores; fur required for religious practices; fur used for traditional tribal, cultural, or spiritual purposes by federally recognized Native American tribe members; and fur activities expressly authorized by federal law.

Defines "fur product" as clothing, accessories, or home goods made wholly or partially from animal fur, excluding dog or cat fur, leather, cowhide with hair attached, lambskin or sheepskin with fleece attached, and taxidermied animals.

Establishes administrative penalties administered by the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs: up to $500 for first violation, up to $750 for second violation within one year, and up to $1,000 for each subsequent violation within one year; violators have 24 hours to correct violations before fines are imposed.

Takes effect on July 1, 2050.