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HI HB2585
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kirstin Kahaloa
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AI Summary
- Establishes uniform statewide standards for agricultural tourism activities on farming operations, replacing the current county-by-county regulatory framework
- Requires agricultural tourism activities to be registered with county planning departments before commencing, with documentation including tax returns, proof of productive agricultural use, and enrollment verification in agricultural dedication programs
- Mandates that agricultural tourism activities remain accessory and secondary to the principal farming operation, generating less annual revenue than the farm's agricultural activities
- Authorizes termination of agricultural tourism permits if productive agricultural activity ceases for 60 consecutive days, with exceptions for catastrophic events, weather, disease, pests, market disruptions, or crop changes
- Provides operators 30 days to respond to termination notices and allows reinstatement of agricultural tourism authorization upon resumption of productive agricultural activities
Legislative Description
Relating To Agricultural Tourism.
Counties
Last Action
Referred to WLA/AEN/EDT, WAM.
3/12/2026
Committee Referrals
Water, Land, and Agriculture3/12/2026
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/20/2026
Water & Land2/9/2026
Tourism2/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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