HB193

Hawaii HB193 amends the Right to Farm Act to protect farming operations from nuisance lawsuits while ensuring transparency and community standards.

Hawaii HB193 amends the Right to Farm Act to refine protections for legitimate farming operations. It includes customary and traditional subsistence farming by native Hawaiian cultural practitioners while excluding concentrated animal feeding operations and business entities with unclear ownership. The Act establishes criteria for farming operations to meet to avoid nuisance lawsuits, ensuring they do not cause significant environmental harm or public health concerns. It also empowers counties to adopt and enforce ordinances that protect residents and the environment.