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HI SB969

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/9/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jarrett Keohokalole

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits manufacturing or importing fur products for sale in Hawaii starting January 1, 2022, except for products made exclusively from used fur products.

  • Defines "fur product" as clothing, accessories, and home items made in whole or in part from animal fur, with exemptions for dog/cat fur, leather items, cowhide, sheepskin, lambskin, goatskin, and taxidermied animals.

  • Establishes "fur" as any animal skin with hair, fleece, or fur fibers attached in raw or processed state, and defines related terms including "ultimate consumer" and "used fur product."

  • Violation of the law is classified as a misdemeanor offense.

  • Bill becomes effective July 1, 2050, despite the manufacturing and importation prohibition beginning January 1, 2022.

Legislative Description

Relating To Animal Fur Products.

Prohibition

Last Action

Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 559).

4/19/2021

Committee Referrals

Finance3/25/2021
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/11/2021
Commerce and Consumer Protection2/16/2021
Agriculture and Environment1/29/2021

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