HCC §14-90

Why this law exists: protecting taro and coffee

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This section explains the reason for the law: to keep taro and coffee plants from being genetically engineered, and to protect farming and cultural traditions tied to these crops in Hawaii County.

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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Purpose

A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Hawaiʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

The purpose of this article is to protect the taro (kalo) and coffee industry from genetic engineering and preserve agriculturally-based practices and cultural traditions associated with taro (kalo) and coffee within the County of Hawai‘i. (2008, ord 08-154, sec 1.) 14-90

Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗as published Jul 16, 2026our copy taken Aug 21, 2026

Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.

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