HRS §195-10
When natural area reserves can be sold or transferred
Natural area reserves are held in trust and cannot be sold or transferred, except to another public use. This can only happen if the department finds it is absolutely necessary and unavoidable for the public.
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The statute, as written — Alienation of natural area reserves
Natural area reserves shall be held in trust and shall not be alienated except to another public use upon a finding by the department of an imperative and unavoidable public necessity.
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