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HI HB1424

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2023

Primary Sponsor

Cedric Gates

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

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

  • For hemp products containing non-Hawaii hemp, requires labels to identify the origin and percentage of hemp from outside Hawaii, or designate multiple origins as "United States" or "Foreign" if applicable.

  • Amends Section 141-42 of Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish labeling requirements for hemp product identity statements used in advertising or labeling.

  • Amends Section 328G-3 of Hawaii Revised Statutes to require hemp product labels to clearly display Hawaii-grown hemp percentage and origin information for non-Hawaii hemp.

  • Appropriates funds for one full-time measurement standards inspector position with the Department of Agriculture for labeling and packaging enforcement and inspection for fiscal years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.

Legislative Description

Relating To Hemp.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.

12/11/2023

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce2/16/2023
Agriculture1/30/2023

Full Bill Text

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