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SB2123
THE SENATE
S.B. NO.
2123
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026
STATE OF HAWAII
A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO FARM DWELLINGS
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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SECTION 1.
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The
legislature finds that the emergence of farm dwellings on agricultural park
lots has contributed to community complaints regarding dust, noise pollution,
and other nuisances arising from the residential use of farm dwellings.
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In particular, concerns raised about
residential activity on Maui agricultural park lots continue to burden existing
farmers and ranchers.
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The purpose of this Act is to p
rohibit:
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(1)
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Any
person from residing, living, dwelling, or sleeping on any agricultural park
lot unless within a farm dwelling that is permitted by the board of agriculture
and biosecurity after the board conducts a thorough review of the proposed use;
and
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(2)
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The
construction of new farm dwellings on any agricultural park lot.
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SECTION 2.
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Chapter 166, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section
to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
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Farm dwellings; prohibited.
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No person shall reside, live, dwell, or sleep on any agricultural park
lot, except within a farm dwelling permitted by the board after a thorough and
comprehensive review that includes input from adjacent landowners and lessees;
provided that the board's review shall include an evaluation of whether there
are appropriate buffer zones in place to address dust, noise pollution, and
other nuisances that may arise from the proposed use of the farm dwelling.
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SECTION 3.
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During fiscal year 2026-2027, the department of agriculture and
biosecurity may inspect each agricultural park lot for unpermitted farm
dwellings.
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If an unpermitted farm
dwelling is found, the information shall be referred to the board of
agriculture and biosecurity.
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SECTION 4.
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New statutory material is underscored.
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SECTION 5.
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This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
INTRODUCED BY:
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Report Title:
DAB; BAB; Agricultural Park Lots; Farm Dwellings; Land
Use; Inspections
Description:
Prohibits residing on agricultural park lots unless within
a farm dwelling permitted by the Board of Agriculture and Biosecurity.
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Authorizes the Department of Agriculture and
Biosecurity to conduct inspections of agricultural park lots for unpermitted
farm dwellings during fiscal year 2026-2027.
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