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3. On page 4 of the bill, in SECTION 1, division 2,the "Prohibitions" section is amended to read as follows: "Section 20- _. Prohibitions. Food vendors are prohibited, as of July 1, [2018] 2019, from providing prepared food to a customer in disposable food service ware that is made from polystyrene foam." 4. On pages 4-5 of the bill, in SECTION 1, division 2, the "Required use of recyclable or compostable food service ware" section is amended to read as follows: "Section 20- . Required use of recyclable or compostable food service ware. (a) As of July 1, ROA 2019, all food vendors using any disposable food service ware shall use a suitable recyclable or compostable product. (b) As of July 1, [2-0-1-8] 2019, all county facility users shall use a suitable recyclable or compostable product for disposable food service ware." 5. On page 5 of the bill, in SECTION 1, division 2, the "Exemptions" section is amended to read as follows: "Section 20-_. Exemptions. (a) Foods packaged outside the limits of the County of Hawai'i are exempted from the provisions of this article. (b) Coolers and ice chests that are intended for reuse are exempted from the provisions of this article. (c) Packaging for raw meat, fish, and eggs shall be exempt from the provisions of this article until such time that compostable alternatives are developed and available. (d) County facility users and food vendors. (1) In situations where compliance with the terms of this article would result in undue hardship,the director may exempt a food vendor or County facility user from the requirements set forth in [the] this article for a period of time not to exceed one hundred eighty days. (2) Undue hardship includes, but is not limited to, situations unique to the food vendor or County facility user not generally applicable to other persons in similar circumstances. (3) Food vendors and County facility users seeking an exemption from the requirements of this article shall provide all required information on an application for exemption, including but not limited to, documentation supporting the applicant's claim that compliance with this article will result in undue hardship. 2