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HRS §166E-2

What key terms mean in this law

This section defines important words used in this law. It explains what counts as farming, fish or plant farming in water, the board, the department, and land that is not for farming. These definitions help you understand the rest of the law.

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The statute, as written — Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter: "Agricultural activities" means the care and production of livestock, livestock products, poultry, or poultry products, or apiary, horticultural, or floricultural products, or the planting, cultivating, and harvesting of crops or trees. "Aquacultural activities" means the farming or ranching of any plant or animal species in a controlled salt, brackish, or freshwater environment; provided that the farm or ranch is on or directly adjacent to land. "Board" means the board of agriculture and biosecurity. "Department" means the department of agriculture and biosecurity. "Non-agricultural park lands" means lands that are transferred to and managed by the department pursuant to this chapter.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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