HB884

Hawaii HB884 restricts foreign entities from owning or acquiring agricultural land to protect local agriculture and economic security.

Hawaii HB884 aims to restrict foreign entities from owning or acquiring agricultural land to protect local agriculture and economic security. The bill prohibits prohibited foreign parties from owning or acquiring agricultural land, except for resident aliens. Prohibited foreign parties include foreign governments, foreign businesses, and foreign individuals not residing in the U.S. The bill establishes an Office of Agricultural Intelligence within the Department of Agriculture to monitor and enforce these restrictions. Violations result in civil actions and potential forfeiture of the land.