Hawaii HB1737 amends land use regulations to permit certain renewable energy facilities and agricultural tourism on agricultural lands.

Hawaii HB1737 modifies land use regulations to allow specific renewable energy facilities and agricultural tourism on agricultural lands. The bill permits solar energy facilities, wind energy facilities, biofuel processing facilities, and hydroelectric facilities on lands with certain soil classifications. It also allows agricultural tourism activities, including overnight accommodations, on lands with adopted ordinances regulating such activities. The bill ensures these activities do not interfere with surrounding farm operations and comply with state water code.

Hawaii HB1737 amends land use regulations to permit certain renewable energy facilities and agricultural tourism on agricultural lands.

Hawaii HB1737 modifies land use regulations to allow specific renewable energy facilities and agricultural tourism on agricultural lands. The bill permits solar energy facilities, wind energy facilities, biofuel processing facilities, and hydroelectric facilities on lands with certain soil classifications. It also allows agricultural tourism activities, including overnight accommodations, on lands with adopted ordinances regulating such activities. The bill ensures these activities do not interfere with surrounding farm operations and comply with state water code.