Frozen Food Products

HRS div. 1, tit. 19, ch. 328, pt. III

in effect

HRS §328-61 Notifying consumer

328-61. Notifying consumer No person shall sell or offer to sell any uncooked thawed food which substantially resembles the physical appearances of the fresh food without a label, as hereinafter described, notifying the purchaser that such food had been frozen and then thawed out; provided that this section shall not apply if the thawed foods are processed by grinding or have been dehydrated before being offered for retail sale. [L 1967, c 206, pt of §1; HRS §328-61; am L 1980, c 40, §2]

HRS §328-62 Description of label

328-62. Description of label “Label” means the information required in this part to be placed on any food products by means of a stamp, stencil, or printing by machine, or by attaching to the immediate package, by sign, handbill, placard, or otherwise, the words “PREVIOUSLY FROZEN” in letter size easily seen under customary conditions of purchase. [L 1967, c 206, pt of §1; HRS §328-62; am L 1980, c 40, §3]

HRS §328-63 Injunction

328-63. Injunction Any violations of this part may be enjoined or abated in a suit filed and prosecuted in the circuit court of the State by the department of health. L 1967, c 206, pt of §1; HRS §328-63

HRS §328-64 Offense, penalty

328-64. Offense, penalty Each day that this part is violated shall be a separate offense. Any person, firm, partnership, or corporation who violates this part shall be fined not more than $500. L 1967, c 206, pt of §1; HRS §328-64

HRS §328-65 Administration and enforcement

328-65. Administration and enforcement The department of health shall administer and enforce this part. L 1967, c 206, pt of §1; HRS §328-65

HRS §328-66 Thawed food

328-66. Thawed food The term “thawed food” means food previously frozen throughout at a temperature of, or below thirty-two degrees Fahrenheit. L 1980, c 40, §1

Source: Hawaii State Legislature (capitol.hawaii.gov), via Internet Archive capturesURL: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol06_Ch0321-0344/HRS0328/HRS_0328-.htmFetched: 11/10/2026