Current through November, 2024
(a) Any Hawaii-grown agricultural commodity labeled with grade terms defined in this chapter or United States grade terms, or any abbreviation or variation of the grade terms, shall meet the labeled grade.(b) Any non-Hawaii-grown agricultural commodity in bulk lot displays or consumer packages labeled with United States grades or other state wholesale or consumer grades shall meet the labeled grade.(c) Each bulk lot display and each lot of consumer packages of fresh fruits and vegetables which has had its retail price advertised subject to section 4-41-12 shall be identified with a suitable sign or placard bearing: (1) The term "as advertised" or other suitable language;(2) The name of the agricultural commodity;(3) The advertised grade or offgrade designation if subject to section 4-41-12(a) or the statements required by section 4-41-2(g)(2) if applicable; and(4) The minimum unit weight or size if subject to section 4-41-12(b).(d) Signs and placards required by subsection (c) shall be posted in such manner that there is no doubt as to the commodity each sign or placard identifies. The letters and figures used to meet the requirements of subsection (c) shall be of bold type and legible.[Eff 5/29/81; am and comp 8/18/83; am and comp 3/24/86; am 5/26/92] (Auth: HRS § 147-4) (Imp: HRS §§ 147-4)