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HI SB682
Bill
Status
3/7/2023
Primary Sponsor
Jarrett Keohokalole
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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