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HRS §171-34

Extra steps for selling or leasing land for farming or pasture

Before the state can sell or lease land for intensive farming or pasture, the Board of Land and Natural Resources must inspect the land, gather information, and write a report. The report must cover the land's class, condition, improvements, erosion, forage, and weeds. This section adds these steps to the general requirements in another law.

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The statute, as written — Planning; intensive agricultural and pasture uses

In addition to the requirements set forth in section 171-33, if the intended disposition is for intensive agricultural or pasture uses, the board of land and natural resources shall: (1) Make or cause to be made an on-the-ground inspection of the land; (2) Secure data or information from the land study bureau relating to such parcel; (3) Review any other pertinent information with respect to the land and the surrounding area; and (4) Based upon information obtained, prepare a written report on the land, which report shall include the following: (A) The class of the land within the specific use for which disposition is intended; (B) The condition of the land with respect to its state of development; (C) Existing improvements, if any; (D) Extent of uncontrolled erosion if any; (E) Nature of forage; and (F) Extent of infestation with noxious weeds.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§171-33 Planning before selling or leasing state land

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