Appropriates funds to assist the macadamia nut industry.

A BILL FOR AN ACT

SECTION 1. The legislature finds that Hawaii's macadamia nut industry is a significant part of the State's agricultural economy. The industry's growth, however, is limited by increased foreign competition and problems unique to the industry.

If Hawaii's macadamia nut industry is to grow, it will require funding to address the industry's special needs that include: a college of tropical agriculture and human resources extension agent specializing in macadamia nuts and tree replacement and water program subsidies.

The purpose of this Act is to appropriate funds to assist the macadamia nut industry.

SECTION 2. There is appropriated out of the general revenues of the State of Hawaii the sum of $310,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary for fiscal year 2001-2002, for:

SECTION 3. The sum appropriated shall be expended by the department of agriculture for the purposes of this Act.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2001.