Hawaii SB1 prohibits certain foreign parties from owning or acquiring agricultural lands to protect the state's agricultural resources.

Hawaii SB1 aims to safeguard the state's agricultural resources by prohibiting specific foreign parties from owning, purchasing, or acquiring agricultural lands. The bill defines "prohibited foreign parties" as those subject to International Traffic in Arms regulations, foreign governments within countries subject to such regulations, and entities with significant foreign interests. Exceptions are made for resident aliens who can hold agricultural land during their residency.

Hawaii SB1 prohibits certain foreign parties from owning or acquiring agricultural lands to protect the state's agricultural resources.

Hawaii SB1 aims to safeguard the state's agricultural resources by prohibiting specific foreign parties from owning, purchasing, or acquiring agricultural lands. The bill defines "prohibited foreign parties" as those subject to International Traffic in Arms regulations, foreign governments within countries subject to such regulations, and entities with significant foreign interests. Exceptions are made for resident aliens who can hold agricultural land during their residency.