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HRS §165-1 Findings and purpose
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§165-1 Findings and purpose. The legislature finds that when nonagricultural land uses extend into agricultural areas, farming operations often become the subject of nuisance lawsuits that may result in the premature removal of lands from agricultural use and may discourage futur…
HRS §165-2 Definitions
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§165-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: "Farming operation" means a commercial agricultural, silvicultural, or aquacultural facility or pursuit conducted, in whole or in part, including the care and production of livestock and livestock…
HRS §165-3 Declaration of public purpose
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[§165-3] Declaration of public purpose. The preservation and promotion of farming is declared to be in the public purpose and deserving of public support. [L 1982, c 256, pt of §1]
HRS §165-4 Right to farm
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§165-4 Right to farm. No court, official, public servant, or public employee shall declare any farming operation a nuisance for any reason if the farming operation has been conducted in a manner consistent with generally accepted agricultural and management practices. There shall…