Hawaii SB2019 transfers non-agricultural park lands to the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity for agricultural use.

Hawaii SB2019 amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to facilitate the transfer of non-agricultural park lands to the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. The bill requires the department to manage these lands for agricultural purposes, including pasture use, while ensuring that existing rights and duties are not affected. The transfer process must be approved by both the board of land and natural resources and the board of agriculture and biosecurity. The bill also mandates that certain lands not utilized for public purposes be returned to the Department of Land and Natural Resources.

Hawaii SB2019 transfers non-agricultural park lands to the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity for agricultural use.

Hawaii SB2019 amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to facilitate the transfer of non-agricultural park lands to the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity. The bill requires the department to manage these lands for agricultural purposes, including pasture use, while ensuring that existing rights and duties are not affected. The transfer process must be approved by both the board of land and natural resources and the board of agriculture and biosecurity. The bill also mandates that certain lands not utilized for public purposes be returned to the Department of Land and Natural Resources.