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HI SB745

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/7/2023

Primary Sponsor

Dru Kanuha

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends false labeling offense for Hawaii-grown coffee to include roasted coffee, in addition to existing coverage of green, cherry, and parchment coffee.

  • Imposes mandatory $10,000 fine for each separate offense of false labeling Hawaii-grown coffee, with fines not subject to suspension or waiver.

  • Establishes one full-time measurements standards inspector position (BU3, SR-19, Step C) within the Department of Agriculture for labeling and packaging enforcement.

  • Appropriates funding for the inspector position for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.

  • Takes effect upon approval, except the appropriation provision takes effect July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Relating To Agriculture.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Report adopted. referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Ilagan excused (1).

3/24/2023

Committee Referrals

Finance3/24/2023
Consumer Protection & Commerce3/17/2023
Agriculture3/9/2023
Judiciary2/15/2023
Commerce and Consumer Protection1/25/2023

Full Bill Text

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