HRS §6K-3

Reservation of uses

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗

This law says Kaho`olawe island can only be used for Native Hawaiian cultural and spiritual practices, protecting its history and environment, restoring nature, and education. These uses are permanent. Commercial use is banned.

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The statute, as written — Reservation of uses

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.

(a) The Kaho`olawe island reserve shall be used solely and exclusively for the following purposes: (1) Preservation and practice of all rights customarily and traditionally exercised by native Hawaiians for cultural, spiritual, and subsistence purposes; (2) Preservation and protection of its archaeological, historical, and environmental resources; (3) Rehabilitation, revegetation, habitat restoration, and preservation; and (4) Education. (b) The island shall be reserved in perpetuity for the uses enumerated in subsection (a). Commercial uses shall be strictly prohibited.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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