Hawaii HB884 prohibits foreign entities from owning agricultural land to protect local agriculture.

Hawaii HB884 restricts ownership of agricultural land by foreign entities to safeguard local agriculture. Prohibited foreign parties, including foreign governments and their officials, cannot acquire agricultural land. Exceptions allow resident aliens to own land during their residency. The bill establishes an Office of Agricultural Intelligence within the Department of Agriculture to monitor and enforce these restrictions. Violations result in civil actions for land forfeiture and potential criminal penalties.

Hawaii HB884 prohibits foreign entities from owning agricultural land to protect local agriculture.

Hawaii HB884 restricts ownership of agricultural land by foreign entities to safeguard local agriculture. Prohibited foreign parties, including foreign governments and their officials, cannot acquire agricultural land. Exceptions allow resident aliens to own land during their residency. The bill establishes an Office of Agricultural Intelligence within the Department of Agriculture to monitor and enforce these restrictions. Violations result in civil actions for land forfeiture and potential criminal penalties.