HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

662

TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE, 2013

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 

 

 

 

 

 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

Relating to kanaka maoli Fishponds.

 

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

 


     SECTION 1.  Chapter 171, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§171-     Lease preferences; Kanaka maoli fishponds.  (a)  Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the board shall provide preference for the reconstruction, restoration, repair, or use of kanaka maoli fishponds when issuing leases for public land suitable for kanaka maoli fishponds.

     (b)  The board shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 to effectuate this section, including rules to streamline the application approval process for kanaka maoli fishpond lease applicants.

     (c)  For the purposes of this section, "kanaka maoli fishponds" has the same meaning as "Hawaiian fishponds" as defined in section 183B-1."

     SECTION 2.  New statutory material is underscored.
     SECTION 3.  This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2013.

 

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

State Leases; Kanaka Maoli Fishponds

 

Description:

Provides Department of Land and Natural Resources lease preferences for the reconstruction, restoration, repair, or use of kanaka maoli fishponds.  Defines "kanaka maoli fishponds" as "Hawaiian fishponds."  Effective July 1, 2013.

 

 

 

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