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HRS §148-63

Rules for the Hawaii quality seal program

The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity must make rules for the state quality seal program. These rules will cover things like what products can use the seal, how to apply, fees, record keeping, and penalties. The rules must follow the state's general rule-making process.

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The statute, as written — Rules

Subject to chapter 91, the department of agriculture and biosecurity shall adopt rules, as necessary, with respect to: (1) Definition of terms; (2) The design of the seals of quality for identifying fresh or processed agricultural commodities that are produced within the State; (3) The categories of fresh or processed agricultural commodities that are eligible to use the seals of quality; (4) The minimum quality of fresh or processed agricultural commodities that are eligible to use the seals of quality; (5) The minimum per cent of wholesale value added within the State to qualify for use of the seals of quality; (6) Minimum packaging and labeling requirements for fresh or processed agricultural commodities using a seal of quality; (7) Application forms for the license to use the seals of quality and the information required to be included on the application forms; (8) Assessment and collection of license fees for the use of the seals of quality to cover the costs of providing the service; (9) Assessment and collection of charges for stickers, placards, and other promotional materials provided by the department of agriculture and biosecurity; (10) Provisions for the appropriate use of seals of quality, including use in advertisements; (11) Record keeping requirements for parties licensed to use the seals of quality; (12) Administrative penalties for violation of this part; and (13) Enforcement of this part.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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