HB1220 CD1

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	1220
TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE, 2007		H.D. 1
STATE OF HAWAII		S.D. 2
		C.D. 1

A BILL FOR AN ACT

SECTION 1. Chapter 148, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part V to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

"§148- Seal of quality special fund. (a) There is established in the state treasury the seal of quality special fund, into which shall be deposited:

(1) All revenues from the operations of the seal of quality program established under section 148-61;

(2) Fines collected under section 148-66; and

(3) Any appropriations made by the legislature to the fund.

(b) Moneys in the special fund may be expended for all costs associated with the seal of quality program, including:

(1) Conducting trade shows, retail shows, conferences, seminars, and other promotional activities;

(2) Expenses for designs, program labels, items and materials, displays, brochures, media advertisements, inspection, and review and investigative activities relating to application and enforcement of the program;

(3) Printing, mailing, airfare and per diem, lei, decors, rental of facilities and audio visual equipment, display and booth fees, participation fees, general supplies; and

(4) Any other expense necessary to administer the program."

SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the seal of quality special fund the sum of $10,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2007-2008 for the seal of quality program.

The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of agriculture for the purposes of this Act.

SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval; provided that section 2 shall take effect on July 1, 2007.