Bill Text: HI SB101 | 2011 | Regular Session | Amended
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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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 two new sections to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§ ‑A 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) Attends a food safety class;
(3) Abides by community best practices;
(4) Prepares hand-pounded poi adjacent to permanent or temporary hand washing facilities; and
(5) Labels each batch of hand-pounded poi with:
(A) The name and address of the producer;
(B) The net weight of the hand-pounded poi;
(C) The date the hand-pounded poi was produced; and
(D) The statement, "This product was not produced in a certified food processing establishment" in clear and conspicuous print.
§ ‑B Producers of hand-pounded poi; inspections. If the department of health receives a complaint about a producer of hand-pounded poi, the producer shall be subject to food sampling and subsequent inspection of the producer's premises to determine whether the producer's products are in violation of section -A."
SECTION 2. In codifying the new sections added by section 1 of this Act, the revisor of statutes shall substitute appropriate section numbers for the letters used in designating the new sections in this Act.
SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on January 1, 2050.
Report Title:
Hand-Pounded Poi; Exemption; Food Labeling
Description:
Exempts the preparation of hand-pounded poi from certain processing requirements and from department of health regulation regarding food safety. Imposes labeling requirements on hand-pounded poi made outside of certified food processing establishments. Authorizes the department of health to conduct inspections of hand-pounded poi producer's premises under certain conditions. (SD1)
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