HB 127 Summary

• Establishes mining for sand, rock, gravel, and other materials suitable for agricultural or construction use as a permitted use in agricultural districts, including ancillary activities such as processing and storage.

• Places mining operations in agricultural districts under the exclusive jurisdiction of the State Land Use Commission rather than county zoning authority.

• Amends section 205-2(d) to add mining as item (13) in the list of activities permitted within agricultural districts.

• Adds section 205-4.5(g) to explicitly permit mining and ancillary activities as a permitted use in agricultural districts statewide.

• Takes effect upon approval.