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HI HB1291

Bill

Status

Passed

5/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kirstin Kahaloa

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Specifies that each act of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee constitutes a distinct and separate offense, allowing multiple charges for multiple false labels.

  • Maintains false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee as a class C felony offense.

  • 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

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