HB 1844 Summary

• Exempts kalo (taro) marketing sites established by kalo farm cooperatives from state and county zoning laws, conditional use permits, variances, and special exceptions.

• Adds protection of kalo farming as a cultural activity to Hawaii's agricultural planning objectives.

• Exempts income up to $75,000 received by kalo manufacturers or producers for items exempt from general excise tax from state income tax.

• Exempts amounts received by kalo producers and manufacturers from general excise tax for sale of kalo products, land use for kalo farming, and activities directly related to kalo production or manufacturing.

• Effective July 1, 2050, with tax provisions applying to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2016.