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HI HB1660

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2011

Primary Sponsor

John Mizuno

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Permits private landowners of agricultural or rural land to allow camping on their property, subject to specific conditions including adequate sanitation facilities, potable water access, and refuse collection and removal.

  • Requires landowners to charge only a nominal fee sufficient to recover actual compliance costs and maintain adequate spacing between camping areas and neighboring properties to avoid infringing on others' property rights.

  • Makes landowners liable for any injuries or damages to persons, property, or natural resources caused by campers on their land.

  • Authorizes counties to adopt rules and ordinances to administer camping provisions, including enforcement of fee limitations and sanitation facility adequacy standards.

  • Defines camping as living or staying outdoors for at least 24 hours with intent to sleep in the open air or temporary portable structure, and amends state land use classifications to permit camping facilities in both agricultural and rural districts, effective July 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Land Use; Agricultural and Rural Land; Camping

Last Action

(H) Referred to WLO/HSG, JUD, referral sheet 3

1/28/2011

Committee Referrals

Water, Land, & Ocean Resources1/28/2011

Full Bill Text

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