Section 4-42-7 - Standards for akulikuli leis(a) As used in this section: "Akulikuli lei" means a lei which is made from buds or partially opened akulikuli flowers with the stem removed;
"Fairly well developed" means the flowers are slightly less than fully opened;
"Length" means the circumference of the circle formed by the lei, measured along the centerline of the lei;
"Reasonably intact" means the appearance and shipping quality of the lei are not affected by the absence of any floral part of any flower;
"Slightly developed" means the flowers are not more than just past the bud stage of development and are not more than very slightly opened; and
"Width" means the greatest measurement at right angles to the centerline of the lei.
(b) Hawaii Fancy akulikuli leis consist of akulikuli leis made from flowers of similar varietal characteristics which are not more than slightly developed, clean, well formed, fresh, firm, reasonably intact, 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, each lei shall be not less than forty inches in length, nor less than two and one-half inches in width. Leis which conform to all the requirements of Hawaii Fancy except as to similarity between the colors of the individual flowers in the lei, may be designated Hawaii Fancy Mixed Colors.
(c) Hawaii Standard akulikuli leis consist of akulikuli leis made from flowers of similar varietal characteristics which are not more than fairly well developed, clean, well formed, fresh, 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, each lei shall be not less than thirty-six inches in length, nor less than two and one-half inches in width. Leis which conform to all the requirements of Hawaii Standard except as to similarity between the colors of the individual flowers in the lei, may be designated Hawaii Standard Mixed Colors.
(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 specified minimum length or width, 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)