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HRS §171-36.2

Leasing public land for historic preservation

The state board can lease public land for historic preservation or restoration projects. It can negotiate the lease and set the price. The department will make rules to define these projects, and any sublease needs board approval.

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The statute, as written — Public lands for historic preservation and restoration

(a) Any law to the contrary notwithstanding, the board may lease public lands in the State for use in historic preservation and restoration projects: (1) Through negotiations; and (2) For a price which shall be determined by the board. (b) The department shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 to determine what constitutes historic preservation and restoration projects for the purposes of this section; provided that no definition or criteria established shall conflict with any federal, state, or county law. (c) All subleases of land disposed of pursuant to this section shall be subject to the approval of the board.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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