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HRS §520A-3

Landowners have no duty to keep land safe for invasive species work

Unless another law says otherwise, a landowner does not have to make their land safe for people who come to control or remove invasive species, and does not have to warn them about dangers. This also covers people who come to help those workers, like rescuers or medical responders.

landowners

The statute, as written — Duty of care of owner limited

Except as specifically recognized by or provided in section 520A-5, an owner of land owes no duty of care to keep the premises safe for entry or use by others for control or eradication of invasive species, or to give any warning of a dangerous condition, use, structure, or activity on such premises to persons entering for such purposes, or to persons entering in response to such persons who require assistance, either directly or indirectly, including but not limited to rescue, medical care, or other form of assistance.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§520A-5 When the law still holds landowners responsible

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