SB 2874 Hawaii Senate · 2018 Regular Session

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.

Summary
Requires certain commercial agricultural entities to disclose use of pesticides. Requires certain commercial agricultural entities to disclose production of genetically engineered crops. Establishes pesticide buffer zones. Prohibits open air testing of experimental pesticides and experimental genetically engineered crops. Places a moratorium on all experimental use and commercial production of genetically engineered crops until the DOA completes an environmental impact statement and implements a permitting process. Establishes requirements for the environmental impact statement and genetically engineered crops permitting process. Imposes penalties for violations. Requires DOA to adopt rules.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2018
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Governor
Introduced Jan 24, 2018 Last action Jan 24, 2018
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Jan 24, 2018
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Referred to AEN/CPH, JDC/WAM.
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Jan 24, 2018
Introduced
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