HRS §147-31
Definitions for flower and foliage export rules
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section defines key words used in the rules about exporting flowers and foliage from Hawaii. It explains who is a commercial exporter, what counts as flowers, containers, packaging, and other terms. These definitions help everyone understand the same meaning when following the export rules.
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The statute, as written — Definitions
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
For the purposes of this part, unless otherwise required by the context: "Commercial exporter" means any person who exports or causes to be exported from the State of Hawaii: (1) any fresh or processed flowers or foliage to a wholesaler or retailer for sale or resale or for distribution for commercial or promotional purposes, or (2) any fresh or processed flowers or foliage as a gift for subsequent sale or resale. "Container" means package used for the export shipment. "Department" means the department of agriculture and biosecurity. "Export" means shipment to any point outside the State. "Flowers and foliage" means cut flowers, foliage, and plants with roots attached. "Method of packaging" means the manner in which flowers are placed in the container and procedures used to insure retention of desirable qualities in the flowers and foliage. "Packing material" means anything used in packaging flowers or foliage for shipment other than the container. "Person" means any individual, firm, corporation, partnership, or association.
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