HCC §14-92

Ban on genetically engineered taro

Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗

This law makes it illegal for anyone to test, grow, plant, or release genetically engineered or recombinant DNA taro (kalo) in Hawaii County. It applies to all people and has no exceptions listed.

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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Genetically engineered (transgenic) taro (kalo), unlawful

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.

It shall be unlawful for any person to test, propagate, cultivate, raise, plant, grow, introduce or release genetically engineered (transgenic) or recombinant DNA taro (kalo). (2008, ord 08-154, sec 1.) 14-92

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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