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HRS §167-18

Getting state funds for irrigation projects

This section lets the board of agriculture and biosecurity ask the legislature for money to build or buy irrigation facilities for certain projects. The money must be paid back without interest, using water fees and other board income, within a time set by the legislature.

state agencies

The statute, as written — Approval of legislature, appropriations

Funds for acquisition or construction of irrigation facilities for each project, established by the board of agriculture and biosecurity under sections 167-13, 167-14, 167-15, and 167-17, may be requested from the legislature, as an appropriation to be repaid without interest to the general funds of the State by the board from water tolls, acreage assessments, and other receipts of the board within such period as may be specified in the act making the appropriation.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§167-13 How land occupiers can ask for a water project

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