Article XI — Conservation, Control And Development Of Resources
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Haw. Const. art. XI, § 1 Conservation And Development Of Resources
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For the benefit of present and future generations, the State and its political subdivisions shall conserve and protect Hawaii’s natural beauty and all natural resources, including land, water, air, minerals and energy sources, and shall promote the development and utilization of …
Haw. Const. art. XI, § 2 Management And Disposition Of Natural Resources
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The legislature shall vest in one or more executive boards or commissions powers for the management of natural resources owned or controlled by the State, and such powers of disposition thereof as may be provided by law; but land set aside for public use, other than for a reserve…
Haw. Const. art. XI, § 3 Agricultural Lands
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The State shall conserve and protect agricultural lands, promote diversified agriculture, increase agricultural self-sufficiency and assure the availability of agriculturally suitable lands. The legislature shall provide standards and criteria to accomplish the foregoing. Lands i…
Haw. Const. art. XI, § 4 Public Land Banking
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The State shall have the power to acquire interests in real property to control future growth, development and land use within the State. The exercise of such power is deemed to be for a public use and purpose. [Add Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978]
Haw. Const. art. XI, § 5 General Laws Required; Exceptions
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The legislative power over the lands owned by or under the control of the State and its political subdivisions shall be exercised only by general laws, except in respect to transfers to or for the use of the State, or a political subdivision, or any department or agency thereof. …
Haw. Const. art. XI, § 6 Marine Resources
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The State shall have the power to manage and control the marine, seabed and other resources located within the boundaries of the State, including the archipelagic waters of the State, and reserves to itself all such rights outside state boundaries not specifically limited by fede…
Haw. Const. art. XI, § 7 Water Resources
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The State has an obligation to protect, control and regulate the use of Hawaii’s water resources for the benefit of its people. The legislature shall provide for a water resources agency which, as provided by law, shall set overall water conservation, quality and use policies; de…
Haw. Const. art. XI, § 8 Nuclear Energy
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No nuclear fission power plant shall be constructed or radioactive material disposed of in the State without the prior approval by a two-thirds vote in each house of the legislature. [Add Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978]
Haw. Const. art. XI, § 9 Environmental Rights
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Each person has the right to a clean and healthful environment, as defined by laws relating to environmental quality, including control of pollution and conservation, protection and enhancement of natural resources. Any person may enforce this right against any party, public or p…
Haw. Const. art. XI, § 10 Farm And Home Ownership
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The public lands shall be used for the development of farm and home ownership on as widespread a basis as possible, in accordance with procedures and limitations prescribed by law. Note: This is the former section 5 of the old Article X. A proposal of the 1978 Constitutional Conv…