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HI HB777
Bill
Status
1/23/2017
Primary Sponsor
Richard Creagan
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 342D-70, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to allow gray water use for agricultural farming purposes on Hawaii island under specific conditions.
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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.
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Limits gray water usage to agricultural irrigation only, with a maximum of 200 gallons per day from a water catchment system.
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Defines "gray water" as untreated wastewater excluding toilet waste, food preparation sinks, and dishwashers; prohibits contamination with household or hazardous waste.
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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