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HI SB682

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/7/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jarrett Keohokalole

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, display for sale, trade, or distribution of fur products in Hawaii, with a sale deemed to occur in Hawaii if the buyer takes physical possession in the state or the seller is located in Hawaii.

  • Exempts used fur products sold by individuals, nonprofit organizations, or second-hand stores; fur products used in exercise of traditional and customary Hawaiian rights; and fur products where the activity is expressly authorized by federal law.

  • Defines "fur product" as clothing, accessories, or home decor made in whole or in part of fur, but excludes leather products, cowhide, deerskin, sheepskin with fleece, and taxidermied animals.

  • Establishes civil penalty of up to $1,000 per violation, with each fur product sold and each day of violation constituting a separate offense; authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to adopt implementing rules.

  • Effective date: July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Relating To Animal Fur Products.

Department of Land and Natural Resources

Last Action

Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-23 4:30PM; Conference Room 309

4/28/2023

Committee Referrals

Finance3/21/2023
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/9/2023
Agriculture and Environment2/21/2023
Commerce and Consumer Protection2/10/2023
Agriculture and Environment1/25/2023

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