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HI SB129
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires retail establishments to label raw ahi (yellowfin or bigeye tuna), including ahi poke and processed ahi products, with the country where the fish was landed.
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Applies to ahi that has been cubed, cut, sliced, mixed with other ingredients, marinated, or otherwise prepared for human consumption, but excludes canned tuna.
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Defines "retail establishment" as businesses licensed under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act of 1930 that purchase over $230,000 of fresh or frozen produce annually.
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Addresses concerns that consumers are misled about the origin of foreign-imported, previously frozen tuna sold at local establishments, protecting Hawaii's $100 million annual tuna fishing industry.
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Takes effect July 1, 2050.
Legislative Description
Relating To Labeling Requirements.
Food Labeling
Last Action
Referred to AGR, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 19
3/6/2025