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17. HAR Title 4 Chapter 45 – Feed
Justification – This rule was adopted under Chapter 144, HRS, to require
registration of feed, certification, and fee analysis: Tonnage fees are assessed
to cover costs to check feed for adulteration and proper label and label
guarantee. Protect local fee users by checking incoming and locally produced
feed, especially from suspicious foreign sites, for adulteration and improper
labeling. It prevents adulterated feed from entering the food chain. It assures
buyers that label guarantees are accurate, which is especially important when
they formulate leading rations.
18. HAR Title 4 Chapter 46 – Standards for Shell Eggs
Justification – This rule was adopted under Chapter 147, HRS, to establish
standards for local eggs for quality control and common industry
communication. It establishes requirements and enforcement for proper grade,
size, and labeling temperature to assure consumer protection. It also
establishes requirements for importing of eggs, to assure distinction of imports
from local eggs. It protects consumers by minimizing hazards common in eggs
such as bacterial contamination and salmonella at retail outlets. It supports the
local egg industry by assuring that the mainland eggs are properly marked and
distinctive from the higher priced local eggs.
19. HAR Title 4 Chapter 48 – Rules for Regulating Dealer in Farm Products
Justification – This rule was adopted under Chapter 145, HRS, to issue licenses
to dealers in farm produce, and assure fair treatment and timely payment to
producers. It protects producers against dealers if they feel payment or
transaction was not fair or timely.
20. HAR Title 4 Chapter 54 – Industry and Product Promotion Program
Justification – This rule provides the framework to guide the department in
implementing promotional activities and defines the parameters as to the
qualifications of applications, criteria of evaluation, and the obligations of parties
involved.
21. HAR Title 4 Chapter 60 – Milk Control Rules
Justification – This rule was adopted under Chapter 157, HRS, to ensure a
stable supply of reasonably priced milk in the state by establishing production
quotas and setting minimum farm prices, to assure fairness to producers and
maximum utilization of milk. Milk is highly perishable and must be closely
monitored to assure maximum utilization. Producers must be assured fair prices
that are competitive and yet allow them to maintain their herds and dairies
properly.
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