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HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Starting July 1, stores that sell raw ahi products in Hawaii will have to list the country of origin on their labels.<\/p>\n

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Act 238 applies to establishments that buy more than $230,000 worth of fresh or frozen ahi annually. <\/p>\n

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The state will initially enforce the new guidelines through education and outreach. <\/p>\n

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Those later found not in compliance could receive warnings or face fines. <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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