Bill > SB518

This bill requires the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to enhance its online permitting service, called Wiki Permits, which allows businesses to obtain right-of-entry permits for commercial activities on unencumbered state public lands. Specifically, the bill mandates that the DLNR maintain an online list of all available locations where commercial permits can be purchased and that the department must issue a public notice and seek public input before removing any location from this list. Additionally, if the DLNR removes a location from the available list after a commercial permit has been issued but before the planned commercial activity can take place, the department must refund the permit fees to the applicant. The bill aims to provide more transparency and protection for businesses seeking to conduct commercial activities on state public lands by ensuring they have clear information about available locations and are not financially penalized if a location becomes unavailable. The legislation will take effect immediately upon approval.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=518&year=2025