RELATING TO SPECIAL PERMITS.

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not specify that this bill only applies to large land areas or important agricultural lands, nor does it detail how agencies will monitor compliance.

Special Permit Compliance Monitoring

This bill allows the Land Use Commission to choose other agencies, such as the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Department of Agriculture, or Agribusiness Development Corporation, to monitor compliance with restrictions in special permits.

What This Bill Does

• Gives the Land Use Commission permission to pick another agency to make sure people follow the rules in special permits.

Who It Names or Affects

• People who apply for special permits on large or important agricultural lands
• Agencies like the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Department of Agriculture, and Agribusiness Development Corporation

Terms To Know

Land Use Commission

A group that decides if land can be used for special purposes.

Special Permit

A permission given by the Land Use Commission to use land in a specific way.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not specify how these agencies will monitor compliance or what happens if someone doesn't follow the rules.
• It is unclear which other agencies might be chosen beyond those specifically mentioned.

Official Summary Text

RELATING TO SPECIAL PERMITS.
LUC; Special Permits; Agricultural District; Rural District; Compliance Monitoring; OPSD; HDOA; ADC
Authorizes the Land Use Commission to designate another agency, including the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Department of Agriculture, or Agribusiness Development Corporation, to monitor compliance with any restrictions imposed in a special permit.

Current Bill Text

HB777

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

777

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025

STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING
TO special permits
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

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SECTION
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Section 205-6, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is
amended by amending subsection (d) to read as follows:

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"(d)
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Special permits for land the area of which is greater than fifteen acres
or for lands designated as important agricultural lands shall be subject to
approval by the land use commission.
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The
land use commission may impose additional restrictions as may be necessary or
appropriate in granting the approval, including the adherence to
representations made by the applicant.
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The
land use commission may designate another agency, including but not limited to
the office of planning and sustainable development, department of agriculture, or
agribusiness development corporation, to monitor compliance with any
restrictions imposed in the permit.
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SECTION 2.
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New statutory material is underscored.

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SECTION 3.
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This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

LUC; Special
Permits; Agricultural District; Rural District; Compliance Monitoring; OPSD;
HDOA; ADC

Description:

Authorizes
the Land Use Commission to designate another agency, including the Office of
Planning and Sustainable Development, Department of Agriculture, or
Agribusiness Development Corporation, to monitor compliance with any
restrictions imposed in a special permit.

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