HCC §14-130

Ban on growing genetically engineered crops outdoors

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This law says no one may knowingly grow, develop, or test genetically engineered crops or plants in the open air. It is a direct ban on outdoor use of such crops. There are no exceptions or details about enforcement in this section.

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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Prohibition

A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Hawaiʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

No person shall knowingly engage in the open air cultivation, propagation, development, or testing of genetically engineered crops or plants. (2013, ord 13-121, sec 3.)14-130 14-53 SUPP. 1 (1-2017)

Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗as published Jul 16, 2026our copy taken Aug 21, 2026

Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.

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