Bill Text: HI SB101 | 2011 | Regular Session | Amended

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Bill Title: Hand-pounded Poi; Exemption

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-06-16 - (S) Act 107, 6/14/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1210). [SB101 Detail]

Download: Hawaii-2011-SB101-Amended.html

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THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	101
TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE, 2011		S.D. 1
STATE OF HAWAII		H.D. 2
		C.D. 1

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

RELATING TO HEALTH.

 

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

 

     SECTION 1.  The Hawaii Revised Statutes is amended by adding four new sections to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§321‑    Producers of hand-pounded poi; exemption.  A producer of hand-pounded poi shall not be required to process poi in a certified food-processing establishment or be required to obtain a permit from the department of health, if the producer:

     (1)  Sells hand-pounded poi directly to consumers;

     (2)  Prepares hand-pounded poi adjacent to permanent or temporary hand-washing facilities; and

     (3)  Complies with rules adopted by the department to protect the health and safety of the public.

The department shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 to effectuate this section no later than December 31, 2011."

     SECTION 2.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect upon approval.

 

Report Title:

Hand-pounded Poi; Exemption

 

Description:

Exempts the preparation of hand-pounded poi from certain Department of Health (DOH) requirements regarding food safety if certain conditions are met.  Requires the DOH to adopt rules no later than December 31, 2011.  (CD1)

 

 

 

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