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HI HB1194

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2015

Primary Sponsor

Lauren Matsumoto

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the land use commission and county ordinances from imposing undue restrictions on agricultural-based commercial operations conducted by bona fide farming operations in agricultural districts.

  • Explicitly permits three types of agricultural-based commercial operations: roadside stands for selling Hawaii-grown agricultural products, enclosed retail structures for agricultural products and related items, and retail food establishments using Hawaii-grown products.

  • Requires owners of agricultural-based commercial operations to certify upon request that displayed or sold products meet statutory requirements.

  • Amends section 205-5 to permit uses compatible with agricultural activities "without undue limitations or restrictions" rather than leaving determinations to the land use commission.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2015.

Legislative Description

Agricultural Districts; Tourism; Commerce; County Regulation

Last Action

The committee(s) on CPC/JUD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

3/2/2015

Committee Referrals

Tourism2/24/2015
Judiciary2/20/2015
Tourism2/9/2015
Agriculture2/2/2015

Full Bill Text

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