HI SB1073

Permits agricultural tourism uses and activities, including overnight accommodations for stays of less than 30 consecutive days, on bona fide farming operations in agricultural districts without requiring a special permit.

Defines "bona fide farming operation" by requiring: operation for at least 2 years, majority of annual gross income from sale of agricultural products grown on the property, and minimum annual gross sales of $35,000 (with overnight accommodations or permanent structures) or $10,000 (without overnight accommodations) for at least 2 of the preceding 5 years.

Allows counties to adopt ordinances regulating agricultural tourism activities but may not impose more restrictive income criteria than state minimums unless county ordinances specify higher requirements.

Requires agricultural tourism uses to terminate upon cessation of the farming operation's agricultural activity and may not occur without an active farming operation.

Becomes effective July 1, 2015, and does not invalidate lawful permits for agricultural tourism uses that were in effect before the act's effective date.