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HRS §141-43

Department must make rules for hemp growing

The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity must create rules to carry out this part, including rules about nuisance issues like smell, noise, and too much light from hemp growers in certain areas. They must also make temporary rules by a set date, which will last until a certain time or until final rules are made.

state agencies

The statute, as written — Rulemaking authority

[See Note at part heading.] (a) The department of agriculture and biosecurity shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 to effectuate the purpose of this part, including any rules necessary to address any nuisance issues, including smell, noise, and excessive lighting arising out of the activities of hemp growers licensed under the State's industrial hemp pilot program who grow hemp within areas prohibited under section 141-42(a)(1) and (2). (b) No later than September 30, 2020, the department of agriculture and biosecurity shall adopt interim rules, which shall be exempt from chapters 91 and 201M to effectuate the purposes of this part; provided that the interim rules shall remain in effect through June 30, 2022, or until rules are adopted pursuant to subsection (a), whichever occurs sooner.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§141-42 Rules for growing and selling hemp in Hawaii

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