HRS §182-12
State can take land for mining roads and lines
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗The State may choose to take private land or rights to use land for roads, power lines, or other facilities needed for mining. It can buy the land, negotiate for it, or use eminent domain. The State can then give, rent, or transfer those rights to mining companies.
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The statute, as written — Acquisition of rights-of-way
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
The State may, at its discretion, acquire by eminent domain, by negotiation or otherwise, such real property, rights-of-way, and interest in, over, across, under, and through any real property which may be necessary for the transportation or communication facilities in connection with any mining operations and may assign, lease, or otherwise transfer such property or rights to persons or corporations engaged in mining operations.
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