Bill > HB2613

This bill expands the criminal offense of false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee to include roasted coffee, imposes a mandatory $10,000 fine for each offense, and establishes a new full-time position within the Department of Agriculture for labeling and packaging enforcement and inspection. The purpose of the bill is to deter the false labeling of Hawaii-grown coffee, which undermines the state's coffee industry and brand identity for high-quality crops. The bill appropriates funds for the new enforcement position and sets an effective date of July 1, 3000, with the enforcement position taking effect on July 1, 2024.