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HI SB1511

Bill

Status

Passed

7/12/2011

Primary Sponsor

Glenn Wakai

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases maximum lease term for aquaculture operations on public lands from 35 years to 65 years, matching terms available for experienced agricultural operators.

  • Allows aquaculture operations in good standing to renew their leases beyond the initial term.

  • Permits aquaculture lessees to engage in supportive activities related to or integrated with aquaculture operations during their lease term.

  • Defines "aquaculture" to include propagation, cultivation, or farming of aquatic plants and animals in controlled environments for research, commercial, or stocking purposes, including aquaponics and growing plants with aquaculture effluents.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Commercial Aquaculture Leases

Last Action

(H) Act 232, on 7/12/2011 (Gov. Msg. No. 1336).

7/12/2011

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/15/2011
Agriculture1/28/2011

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