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HI SB518

Relating To Commercial Activity Permits.


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Introduced
01/17/2025
In Committee
01/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to update the online Wiki Permits service to include locations for which a right-of-entry permit for commercial activity is available via the service. Requires public input prior to the removal of any location from the list of available locations. Requires the Department to refund fees for right-of-entry permits if the permitted location is removed from the list of available locations before the commercial activity occurs.

AI Summary

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.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Referred to WTL, WAM. (on 01/21/2025)

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