Bill > HB2585

This bill establishes statewide, uniform standards for agricultural tourism activities across all counties that have adopted an agricultural tourism ordinance, aiming to promote these activities and provide supplemental revenue for farming operations. Key provisions include requiring agricultural tourism activities to be registered with the county planning department, ensuring they coexist with and are secondary to the principal farming operation, and establishing a process for terminating authorization if the agricultural activity ceases. The bill defines terms like "agricultural operation," "principal farming operation," and "productive agricultural use" to clarify these requirements. It also amends existing laws to integrate these new standards, including updating definitions and permitted uses within agricultural districts, and mandates a report to the Legislature on the implementation of these changes.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Business and Industry, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2585&year=2026