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HI HB1291
Bill
Status
Passed
5/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kirstin Kahaloa
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AI Summary
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Expands the offense of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee to include roasted coffee, in addition to existing coverage of green coffee, cherry coffee, and parchment coffee.
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Establishes a mandatory minimum fine of $7,500 for each separate offense of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee, which cannot be suspended or waived.
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Specifies that each act of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee constitutes a distinct and separate offense, allowing multiple charges for multiple false labels.
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Maintains false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee as a class C felony offense.
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Takes effect July 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Relating To Agriculture.
Fines
Last Action
Act 126, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1226).
5/29/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/21/2025
Commerce and Consumer Protection3/4/2025
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/14/2025
Consumer Protection & Commerce2/6/2025
Agriculture1/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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