HI HB1633

Creates a new legal designation of "exceptional use" for agricultural activities begun by December 31, 2009, on leased public lands of ten or fewer acres involving innovative agricultural techniques, cultural garden protection, agricultural education, or experimental agricultural applications.

Requires the Board of Agriculture to establish rules for designating exceptional uses and mandates special lease provisions for exceptional use leases, including right of first refusal on subsequent leases and reasonable rent that does not exceed fair market value based on gross receipts.

Establishes priority processing procedures for permit applications and renewals related to exceptional uses at no additional cost to applicants, provided the majority of their land holdings are designated as important agricultural lands.

Adds the definition of "exceptional use" to Chapters 166, 166E, 171, and 183C of Hawaii Revised Statutes to ensure consistent terminology across agricultural and conservation land management provisions.

Takes effect on July 1, 2011.