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HI SB216

Relating To Farm Dwellings.


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Introduced
01/15/2025
In Committee
02/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Prohibits residing on agricultural park lots unless within a farm dwelling permitted by the Board of Agriculture. Authorizes the Department of Agriculture to conduct inspections of agricultural park lots for unpermitted farm dwellings during fiscal year 2025-2026. (SD1)

AI Summary

This bill addresses concerns about residential activities on agricultural park lots in Hawaii by establishing strict regulations on farm dwellings. Specifically, the bill prohibits any person from residing on an agricultural park lot unless they first obtain a permit from the Board of Agriculture, which must conduct a thorough review of the proposed farm dwelling that includes input from adjacent landowners and an evaluation of potential nuisances like dust and noise pollution. The bill also prevents the construction of new farm dwellings on agricultural park lots. To enforce these provisions, the Department of Agriculture is authorized to inspect agricultural park lots during fiscal year 2025-2026 and refer any instances of unpermitted farm dwellings to the Board of Agriculture. The legislative findings indicate that existing residential activities on agricultural park lots, particularly on Maui, have been causing community complaints and burdens for existing farmers and ranchers, thus necessitating these new restrictions to preserve the intended agricultural use of these lands.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. (on 02/13/2025)

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