HI HB1356

Adds "customary and traditional subsistence farming" conducted by native Hawaiian cultural practitioners to the definition of "farming operation" under the Hawaii Right to Farm Act, with requirements that it be for direct personal or family consumption, conducted on land without a dwelling or residence, and on unoccupied land.

Clarifies that cultivation of crops, animal husbandry, aquaculture, and game and fish propagation on agricultural lands may be conducted for either economic use or customary and traditional subsistence farming as defined in the act.

Establishes as state policy under the Hawaii State Planning Act the assurance of the right of native Hawaiian cultural practitioners to engage in customary and traditional subsistence farming for direct personal or family consumption.

Effective date of July 1, 2060.