§144-1 OLD REPEALED. L 1983, c 214, pt of §2. §144-1 Administration. This chapter shall be administered by the department of agriculture, hereinafter referred to as the “department”. [L 1959, c 275, pt of §1; am L Sp 1959 2d, c 1, §22; am L 1961, c 132, §2; Supp, §24-2; HRS §144-2; ree L […]
§144-10 Rules. (a) The department may adopt rules for feeds as are specifically authorized in this chapter and other reasonable rules as may be necessary for the efficient enforcement of this chapter. In the interest of uniformity, the department shall by rule adopt, unless it determines that they are inconsistent with this chapter or are […]
§144-11 Detained feeds. (a) “Withdrawal from distribution” orders. When the department or its authorized agent has reasonable cause to believe any lot of feed is being distributed in violation of this chapter or of any of the prescribed rules under this chapter, it may issue and enforce a written or printed “withdrawal from distribution” order, […]
§144-12 Penalties. (a) Any person convicted of violating any of the provisions of this chapter or the rules issued thereunder or who shall impede, obstruct, hinder, or otherwise prevent or attempt to prevent the department or its duly authorized agent in performance of the agent’s duty in connection with this chapter, shall be adjudged guilty […]
§144-13 Cooperation with other entities. The department may cooperate with and enter into agreements with governmental agencies of this State, other states, agencies of the federal government, and private associations to carry out the purpose and provisions of this chapter. [L 1979, c 186, pt of §1; ree and ren L 1983, c 214, pt […]
§144-14 Publications. The department shall publish at least annually in such forms as it may deem proper, information concerning the distribution of feeds, together with such data on their production and use as it may consider advisable, and a report of the results of the analyses of official samples of feeds distributed within the State […]
§144-2 Definitions. When used in this chapter: (1) The term “person” includes individual, partnership, corporation, and association. (2) The term “distribute” means to offer for sale, sell, barter, or otherwise supply feed, commercial feeds or custom-mixed feeds. The term “distributor” means any person who distributes. (3) The term “sell” or “sale” includes exchange. (4) The […]
§144-3 Registration. (a) Each commercial feed shall be registered before being distributed in this State or imported; provided that custom-mixed feed and toll-milled feed are exempt from registration. The application for registration shall be submitted on forms furnished by the department and also shall be accompanied by a label or other printed matter describing the […]
§144-4 Labeling. (a) Any commercial feed, other than custom-mixed or toll-milled feed, distributed in this State or imported shall be accompanied by a legible label bearing the following information: (1) The net weight. (2) The product name or brand name under which the commercial feed is distributed. (3) The guaranteed analysis stated in such terms […]
§144-5 Inspection fees and tonnage reports. (a) There shall be paid to the department for all feeds distributed or imported for use or sale in this State, inspection fees as established by the rules of the department; provided that the department shall exempt by rule the payment of inspection fees on feed not subject to […]
§144-6 OLD REPEALED. L 1973, c 46, §1. §144-6 Adulteration. A feed shall be deemed to be adulterated: (1) If it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance which may render it injurious to health; but in case the substance is not an added substance, such feed shall not be considered adulterated under this […]
§144-7 Misbranding. No person shall distribute or import misbranded feed. A commercial, toll-milled, or custom-mixed feed shall be deemed to be misbranded: (1) If its labeling is false or misleading in any particular. (2) If it is distributed under the name of another feed. (3) If it is not labeled as required in section 144-4 […]
§144-8 Prohibited acts. The following acts and the causing thereof within this State by any person are prohibited: (1) The manufacture or distribution of any feed that is adulterated or misbranded. (2) The adulteration or misbranding of any feed. (3) The removal or disposal of a feed in violation of an order under section 144-11. […]
§144-9 Inspection, sampling, analysis. (a) For the purpose of enforcement of this chapter, and in order to determine whether its provisions have been complied with, including whether or not any operation may be subject to such provisions, officers or employees duly designated by the department, upon presenting appropriate credentials, are authorized: (1) To enter, during […]
