Hawaii SB496 mandates the Board of Agriculture to define "bona fide farmer" and "bona fide agricultural activity" to ensure consistent resource.

Hawaii SB496 addresses the need for clear definitions of "bona fide farmer" and "bona fide agricultural activity" to resolve inconsistencies in resource allocation and policy implementation. The bill requires the Board of Agriculture to draft these definitions, including criteria such as minimum income threshold, primary occupation, farm size, and commercial focus. The Department of Agriculture must then report these definitions to the legislature before the 2026 session.

Hawaii SB496 mandates the Board of Agriculture to define "bona fide farmer" and "bona fide agricultural activity" to ensure consistent resource.

Hawaii SB496 addresses the need for clear definitions of "bona fide farmer" and "bona fide agricultural activity" to resolve inconsistencies in resource allocation and policy implementation. The bill requires the Board of Agriculture to draft these definitions, including criteria such as minimum income threshold, primary occupation, farm size, and commercial focus. The Department of Agriculture must then report these definitions to the legislature before the 2026 session.