SB443 amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to redefine permitted uses of agricultural lands, focusing on renewable energy facilities.

SB443 modifies the permitted uses of agricultural lands in Hawaii, emphasizing renewable energy facilities. It restricts lands with high soil productivity to specific agricultural activities and renewable energy projects, ensuring these projects do not interfere with primary agricultural uses. The bill also outlines conditions for the construction and operation of solar energy facilities, biofuel processing facilities, and other renewable energy systems. It ensures that these facilities do not negatively impact agricultural land or water resources.

SB443 amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to redefine permitted uses of agricultural lands, focusing on renewable energy facilities.

SB443 modifies the permitted uses of agricultural lands in Hawaii, emphasizing renewable energy facilities. It restricts lands with high soil productivity to specific agricultural activities and renewable energy projects, ensuring these projects do not interfere with primary agricultural uses. The bill also outlines conditions for the construction and operation of solar energy facilities, biofuel processing facilities, and other renewable energy systems. It ensures that these facilities do not negatively impact agricultural land or water resources.