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HI SB745

HI SB745
Relating To Agriculture.


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Introduced
01/20/2023
In Committee
03/24/2023
Crossed Over
03/07/2023
Passed
Dead
05/03/2024

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Extends the offense of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee to include roasted coffee. Imposes a mandatory $10,000 fine for each separate offense of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee. Appropriates funds for one full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) enforcement position. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

AI Summary

This bill expands the offense of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee to include roasted coffee, imposes a mandatory $10,000 fine for each separate offense of false labeling, and appropriates funds for a new full-time position within the Department of Agriculture to enforce coffee labeling and packaging laws. The purpose is to deter coffee counterfeiting, which undermines Hawaii's coffee industry by misrepresenting supply and undermining the state's brand identity for high-quality coffee.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Justice

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. (on 12/11/2023)

Bill Topics

Agriculture
  • ‐ General Agriculture
  • ‐ Marketing, Research, and Promotion
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ White Collar Crime and Organized Crime

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