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HRS §171-55.5

Rules for using vacant public land for farming

The state land department, with the agriculture department and Honolulu, must create rules so people can use empty public land for farming or agricultural recreation. The rules will follow the state's standard rule-making process.

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The statute, as written — Agricultural plots

The department of land and natural resources, in cooperation with the department of agriculture and biosecurity and the city and county of Honolulu, shall adopt rules in accordance with chapter 91 to allow for use of vacant public lands for farming or agricultural recreation.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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