HI SB2407

Prohibits district boundary amendments of public lands classified as fourth class-taro lands pursuant to section 171-10 of Hawaii Revised Statutes.

Creates a new fourth class designation for intensive agricultural use lands specifically for taro lands with cultural, social, economic, and food self-sufficiency value if preserved for wetland taro cultivation.

Defines "taro lands" as wetland taro cultivation lands prior to statehood or traditional taro lands retaining historic structural evidence such as ʻauwai irrigation ditches, terraces, or walls.

Requires retention and restoration of walls, terraces, and supporting structures for loʻi taro fields within agricultural districts as a permitted use.

Adds growth and perpetuation of traditional Hawaiian crops as an objective in state agricultural planning and requires the Board of Land and Natural Resources to adopt rules by December 1, 2015 regarding fourth class-taro lands protection.