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HI SB516

Bill

Status

Enrolled

5/2/2023

Primary Sponsor

Mike Gabbard

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires hemp product labels to identify the percentage of Hawaii-grown hemp contained in the product, with font size large enough for consumers to easily read on physical packaging.

  • Mandates that hemp products containing non-Hawaii hemp must identify the origin and percentage of hemp sourced from outside Hawaii.

  • For hemp products with multiple origins, requires labeling that identifies hemp percentages as either "United States" or "Foreign" if sourced outside the United States.

  • Applies labeling requirements to both identity statements used in labeling and advertising of hemp products under Hawaii Revised Statutes sections 141-42 and 328G-3.

  • Becomes effective July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Relating To Hemp.

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Last Action

Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 993).

5/2/2023

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce3/22/2023
Agriculture3/9/2023
Commerce and Consumer Protection2/14/2023
Agriculture and Environment1/25/2023

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