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HI HR149

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/7/2016

Primary Sponsor

Lauren Matsumoto

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the Department of Agriculture to promote expansion of agricultural commerce by consulting with county governments and relevant stakeholder groups
  • Seeks to facilitate farmers' ability to construct enclosed country stores on agricultural lands to sell locally grown products and value-added agricultural products
  • Notes that current zoning laws prevent farmers from building enclosed country stores on agricultural land, while other jurisdictions allow this practice
  • Identifies enclosed country stores as a means to increase revenue for small-scale farmers, improve public access to local agricultural products, and strengthen connections between farmers and consumers
  • Requires certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Board of Agriculture, county mayors, planning departments, and Hawaii Farm Bureau

Legislative Description

Agricultural Commerce; Enclosed Country Stores

Last Action

Resolution adopted in final form.

4/7/2016

Committee Referrals

Finance3/24/2016
Agriculture3/14/2016

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