Requires the public utilities commission to provide discounts for transportation of island agricultural products when transported by commercial water carriers.

A BILL FOR AN ACT

SECTION 1. Chapter 271G, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

"§271G-   Tariffs of water carriers; discount provisions for island agricultural products. (a) With respect to any rate, fair, tariff, or charge approved by the public utilities commission under section 271G-17, the commission shall prescribe a discount to the rate, fair, tariff, or charge to be applied by the carrier for the transportation of island agricultural products. For the purposes of this section, the term "island agricultural products" means fresh or processed agricultural products grown or produced in Hawaii, including pineapple, sugar, fruits, vegetables, coffee, hay, whole eggs, juices, macadamia nuts, onions, potatoes, milk, meats, poultry, flowers, and flowering and ornamental plants.

(b) In the event of a conflict between this section and section 271G-17, this section shall control."

SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.