HI HCR107

Department of Agriculture must identify best practices and make recommendations for a statewide program to address agricultural theft and vandalism.

Agricultural theft and vandalism pose constant threats to Hawaii's farmers and ranchers, increasing production costs and making operations more difficult to sustain.

Large farming and ranching operations are challenging to police due to their size, and many operators do not live on or near their fields, making after-hours monitoring difficult.

Department of Agriculture must submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2020 Regular Session convenes.

A certified copy of the resolution must be transmitted to the Chairperson of the Board of Agriculture.