§6E-38.5 Kohala Historical Sites State Monument. (a) There shall be a Kohala Historical Sites State Monument as an historical site on the island of Hawaii that shall include a cluster of historical sites, including the Mo‘okini Heiau, the Kamehameha birthsite, the Kukuipahu Heiau, and, upon acquisition by the State, the Mahukona historical sites. The monument shall be administered by the department of land and natural resources and shall consist of lands essential to the unimpaired preservation of the visual, cultural, and historical aspects of the Mo‘okini Luakini, Kamehameha birthsite, Kukuipahu Heiau, and Mahukona historical sites. The monument shall be for educational and cultural purposes and there shall be public access for enjoyment of the sites that are included within the monument.
The real property to be included within the monument shall include:
(b) Prior to any alterations or improvements, not including routine maintenance to the monument, including the Mo‘okini Heiau, the department of land and natural resources shall consult with the kahuna nui of the Mo‘okini Heiau regarding the proposed alterations or improvements.
(c) Prior to any additional organized profit-making venture involving the monument, including the Mo‘okini Heiau, the entity proposing the venture shall consult with the kahuna nui of the Mo‘okini Heiau regarding the proposed venture. [L 1992, c 166, §2; am L 2007, c 59, §1]