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HRS §198-1

What counts as a conservation easement

This section defines what a conservation easement is for Hawaii law. It is a legal interest in land created by a deed or similar document to protect natural, cultural, historic, or agricultural land. It does not create any duties or penalties.

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The statute, as written — Conservation easement defined

For the purposes of this chapter, a "conservation easement" is an interest in real property created by deed, restrictions, covenants, or conditions, the purpose of which is to: (1) Preserve and protect land predominantly in its natural, scenic, forested, or open-space condition; (2) Preserve and protect the structural integrity and physical appearance of cultural landscapes, resources, and sites which perpetuate indigenous native Hawaiian culture; (3) Preserve and protect historic properties as defined in section 6E-2, and traditional and family cemeteries; or (4) Preserve and protect land for agricultural use.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§6E-2 Definitions for Historic Preservation Law

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