HB 1155

Bill Subjects

Appropriation ($) B&F General Excise Tax Geographical Indication Hdoa Intellectual Property Kona Coffee Blend Taxation

Abstract

Requires and appropriates funds to the department of agriculture to apply to register the term "Kona Coffee Blend" as a geographical indication or a similar intellectual property registration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Establishes a surcharge on the sale of certain coffee commodifies to reimburse the general funds appropriated. Requires a roasted coffee or instant coffee to contain at least fifteen per cent coffee by weight from a geographic origin to use that geographic origin in labeling or advertising.