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HRS §171-64

No discrimination in public land deals

The state land board must put a no-discrimination rule in every land document it issues, and cannot sell or give public land to anyone who discriminates. This section is narrow and only covers discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, or physical handicap.

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The statute, as written — Covenants against discrimination

The board of land and natural resources shall provide in every patent, deed, lease, agreement, license, or permit that the use and enjoyment of the premises being granted shall not be in support of any policy which discriminates against anyone based upon race, creed, color, national origin, sex or a physical handicap. The board shall not dispose of any public land to any person who practices discrimination based upon race, creed, color, national origin, sex or a physical handicap. As used in this section "physical handicap" means a physical impairment which substantially limits one or more of a person's major life activities.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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