Section 4-42-25 - Standards for mauna loa vanda leis(a) As used in this section: "Length" means the circumference of the circle formed by the lei, measured along the centerline of the lei; and
"Mauna loa vanda lei" means a lei which is made using the central portion of the vanda joaquim orchid called the labellum, which shall be referred to in this section as flowers.
(b) Hawaii Fancy mauna loa vanda leis consist of mauna loa vanda leis made from flowers which are well developed, clean, well formed, fresh, firm, and well colored. Leis shall be clean, well strung, and free from injury caused by disease, insects, birds, or mechanical or other means. Unless otherwise specified, the length of each lei shall be not less than forty inches.(c) Hawaii Standard mauna loa vanda leis consist of mauna loa vanda leis made from flowers which are well developed, clean, well formed, fairly fresh, fairly firm, and fairly well colored. Leis shall be clean, well strung, and free from damage caused by disease, insects, birds, or mechanical or other means. Unless otherwise specified, the length of each lei shall be not less than forty inches.(d) In order to allow for variations incident to proper sizing, not more than a total of five per cent, by count, of the leis in any lot may fail to meet the minimum length specified, but not more than one-fifth of this amount, or one per cent, shall be permitted for leis more than two inches shorter than the minimum length specified.[Eff 5/29/81; am and comp JAN 16 1984] (Auth: HRS § 147-32) (Imp: HRS § 147-32)