HB 247 Summary

• Amends Section 205-4.5 to clarify that "farm dwelling" means a single-family dwelling accessory to a farm (rather than "used in connection with"), affecting permitted agricultural uses on Class A and B lands.

• Adds subdivision and leasing provisions allowing agricultural lands to be subdivided and leased for permitted agricultural uses, with enforcement authority for violations of dwelling restrictions under sections 46-4, 205-12, and 205-13.

• Amends Section 514B-52 to require verified statements from county officials confirming condominium projects in agricultural districts do not restrict agricultural uses; for projects with more than five units, statement must include assessment of infrastructure, environmental resources, and county ordinance compliance.

• Effective date is July 1, 2021, implementing recommendations from Act 278 (Session Laws of Hawaii 2019) regarding subdivision and condominium property regimes on Oahu agricultural lands.