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HI HB777

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2017

Primary Sponsor

Richard Creagan

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 342D-70, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow gray water use for agricultural farming purposes on Hawaii island under specific conditions.

  • Permits gray water use on agricultural land parcels greater than one acre, on islands larger than four thousand square miles in area, with soil productivity ratings of class C, D, or E.

  • Limits gray water usage to agricultural irrigation only, with a maximum of 200 gallons per day from a water catchment system.

  • Defines "gray water" as untreated wastewater excluding toilet waste, food preparation sinks, and dishwashers; prohibits contamination with household or hazardous waste.

  • Takes effect July 31, 2150.

Legislative Description

Relating To Agriculture.

Agriculture

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 2 and referred to the committee(s) on EEP with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) DeCoite, Tokioka excused (2).

2/17/2017

Committee Referrals

Energy & Environmental Protection2/17/2017
Agriculture1/25/2017

Full Bill Text

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