S.C.R. NO. 121 Summary

• Urges the Retail Merchants of Hawaii to establish a policy prohibiting returns of supplies purchased during emergencies.

• Identifies excessive purchasing of emergency supplies such as bottled water, nonperishable foods, and toilet paper that are subsequently returned to stores after emergencies pass.

• Cites concerns that returned supplies are often damaged and create financial harm to retailers who must dispose of the items.

• Characterizes the return practice as wasteful and harmful due to health and safety concerns.

• Directs transmission of a certified copy of the resolution to the Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Retail Merchants of Hawaii.