HI HB2475

Establishes labeling requirements for 'ōkolehao, a traditional Hawaiian distilled spirit made from fermented kī (ti plant) root, to protect it as a distinctive product of Hawai'i

Prohibits distilled spirit labels from using "'ōkolehao," "okolehao," "Hawaiian 'ōkolehao," or Hawaiian imagery that would mislead consumers unless the product meets the legal definition

Defines 'ōkolehao as a spirit distilled from fermented mash containing at least 51% Hawai'i-grown kī root, distilled and bottled in the State, at less than 95% ABV and bottled at no less than 40% ABV

Authorizes the department to establish a voluntary certification mark program and bring injunctive relief actions to enforce compliance, with violators subject to penalties under existing law

Effective date of July 1, 3000 (placeholder date)