Definitions
HRS §147-31
in effect147-31. Definitions
For the purposes of this part, unless otherwise required by the context:
"Commercial exporter" means any
person who exports or causes to be exported from the State of Hawaii: (1) any fresh
or processed flowers or foliage to a wholesaler or retailer for sale or resale
or for distribution for commercial or promotional purposes, or (2) any fresh or
processed flowers or foliage as a gift for subsequent sale or resale.
"Container" means package used for
the export shipment.
"Department" means the department of
agriculture.
"Export" means shipment to any point
outside the State.
"Flowers and foliage" means cut
flowers, foliage, and plants with roots attached.
"Method of packaging" means the
manner in which flowers are placed in the container and procedures used to
insure retention of desirable qualities in the flowers and foliage.
"Packing material" means anything
used in packaging flowers or foliage for shipment other than the container.
"Person" means any individual, firm,
corporation, partnership, or association.
[L 1959, c 267, pt of §2; am L Sp
1959 2d, c 1, §22; am L 1961, c 132, §2 and c 139, §1; am L 1963, c 193, §9;
Supp, §22-26.2; HRS §147-31; am L 1977, c 20, §1]
Source: Hawaii State Legislature (capitol.hawaii.gov), via Internet Archive capturesURL: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol03_Ch0121-0200D/HRS0147/HRS_0147-0031.htmFetched: 11/10/2026