HB845

Hawaii HB845 prohibits certain foreign parties from owning or acquiring agricultural lands, establishes an office of agricultural intelligence, and.

Hawaii HB845 aims to protect the state's agricultural industry by prohibiting specific foreign parties from owning or acquiring agricultural lands. The bill defines "prohibited foreign parties" as those subject to International Traffic in Arms regulations, foreign governments, and entities of particular concern designated by the U.S. Department of State. Resident aliens are exempt if they maintain their status. The bill establishes an office of agricultural intelligence within the Department of Agriculture to monitor and enforce these restrictions.