HAR §4-159-15. Development by joint ventures

Any agricultural enterprise lands developed by the department in partnership with a federal agency, county, or a private party shall be subject to a partnership agreement approved by the board of agriculture and biosecurity, which agreement shall provide, at a minimum: (1) A determination by the board that it is in the public interest to enter into the partnership agreement; (2) Long-term assurance that the land will be utilized for agricultural enterprise purposes; (3) Board approval of the agricultural enterprise lands development plans and specifications; (4) Selection and management of lessees in a manner approved by the board; and (5) Conditions to ensure a public benefit from any state funds expended for the project. [Eff JAN 23 2026] (Auth: SLH 2022, HRS §141D-7, §7) (Imp: SLH 2022, HRS §141D-7, §9)