2011 Hawaii Code
DIVISION 1. GOVERNMENT
TITLE 11. AGRICULTURE AND ANIMALS
148. Advertising and Marketing
§148-63 Rules.

[§148-63] Rules. Subject to chapter 91, the department of agriculture 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;

(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. [L 2002, c 163, pt of §2]