HCC §15-92

Glyphosate-based pesticides in County parks and recreational facilities

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This section bans the County and its contractors from using glyphosate-based pesticides in County parks and recreational facilities starting July 1, 2022. It does not stop other people or groups from using them. The ban has no listed exceptions or penalties.

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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Glyphosate-based pesticides in County parks and recreational

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.

facilities prohibited. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this article, the County shall not use, or permit to be used by County contractors, pesticides that contain glyphosate as its active ingredient in all County parks and recreational facilities on or after July 1, 2022. (b) This ordinance shall not be construed to prohibit the use of glyphosate-based pesticides by persons or entities other than the County. (2022, ord 22-3, sec 2.) 15-92

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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