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HRS §171-112

Acquiring land for agriculture

This section lets the state's land board buy, trade, lease, or take private land for farming or agricultural parks. After a certain date, the state can also set aside such land for the agriculture department to use as an agricultural park.

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The statute, as written — Acquisition

The board of land and natural resources is authorized to acquire by lease, exchange, direct purchase, or eminent domain private property for disposition for agricultural purposes, including but not limited to agricultural parks. After June 30, 1986, any lands acquired for the foregoing purposes may be designated and set aside under section 171-11 to the department of agriculture and biosecurity upon its request for use as an agricultural park.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§171-11 Governor's power to set aside public lands

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