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HI HB1194
Bill
Status
1/29/2015
Primary Sponsor
Lauren Matsumoto
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Requires owners of agricultural-based commercial operations to certify upon request that displayed or sold products meet statutory requirements.
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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.
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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