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HI HB2601
Bill
Status
1/27/2016
Primary Sponsor
Lauren Matsumoto
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AI Summary
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Removes requirement that counties must adopt ordinances regulating agricultural tourism before such activities are allowed in agricultural districts.
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Allows agricultural tourism on working farms and farming operations as accessory and secondary uses that do not interfere with surrounding farm operations, without mandatory county approval processes.
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Permits agricultural tourism activities including overnight accommodations of up to 21 days per stay in counties with at least three islands, provided activities coexist with bona fide agricultural operations.
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Adds agricultural-based commercial operations to permitted uses in agricultural districts, including roadside stands, enclosed retail structures, and retail food establishments that sell locally-grown agricultural products and value-added products.
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Requires operators of agricultural-based commercial operations to certify upon request that agricultural products meet statutory requirements.
Legislative Description
Agricultural Districts; Tourism; County Regulation
Last Action
The committee(s) on TOU/AGR recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
2/10/2016