Hawaii SB2779 establishes a tax credit for natural management of coconut rhinoceros beetles and promotes coconut tree conservation.

Hawaii SB2779 introduces a tax credit for implementing natural management practices to control coconut rhinoceros beetles, ensuring consumable coconut trees. It mandates labeling for coconut trees treated with unsafe pesticides and recognizes coconut trees as a cultural treasure and natural source of food and water. The bill also authorizes coconut seed banks and requires transparency regarding pesticide use on coconut trees.

Hawaii SB2779 establishes a tax credit for natural management of coconut rhinoceros beetles and promotes coconut tree conservation.

Hawaii SB2779 introduces a tax credit for implementing natural management practices to control coconut rhinoceros beetles, ensuring consumable coconut trees. It mandates labeling for coconut trees treated with unsafe pesticides and recognizes coconut trees as a cultural treasure and natural source of food and water. The bill also authorizes coconut seed banks and requires transparency regarding pesticide use on coconut trees.