Hawaii SB242 mandates foreign entities to report ownership details of agricultural land and limits foreign ownership to preserve local food security.

Hawaii SB242 aims to preserve Hawaii's agricultural land for local farmers and food security by limiting foreign ownership and requiring transparency. Foreign entities must report annually on their agricultural land ownership and use. The Department of Agriculture will maintain a public registry of these lands. The bill restricts foreign ownership to prevent economic impacts on local food systems. Exemptions include inheritance, non-agricultural use, short-term leases, and pre-existing ownership before July 1, 2025. Violations incur fines.

Hawaii SB242 mandates foreign entities to report ownership details of agricultural land and limits foreign ownership to preserve local food security.

Hawaii SB242 aims to preserve Hawaii's agricultural land for local farmers and food security by limiting foreign ownership and requiring transparency. Foreign entities must report annually on their agricultural land ownership and use. The Department of Agriculture will maintain a public registry of these lands. The bill restricts foreign ownership to prevent economic impacts on local food systems. Exemptions include inheritance, non-agricultural use, short-term leases, and pre-existing ownership before July 1, 2025. Violations incur fines.