HAR §13-210-2. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise: "Annual acceptance" means a written notice from the department to the managing partner advising the managing partner of the satisfactory fulfillment of the partnership agreement's annual requirements. "Applicant" means a landowner or cooperating entity applying for the natural area partnership program. "Board" means the board of land and natural resources. "Board of arbitration" means a board of arbitrators established pursuant to section 13-210-18 and convened to settle disputes arising from activities executed under the partnership agreement. "Commission" means the natural area reserves system commission established pursuant to section 195-6, HRS. "Conservation easement" means an interest in real property created by deed, restrictions, covenants, or conditions, the purpose of which is to preserve and protect land predominantly in its natural, scenic, forested, or open-space condition. "Cooperating entity" means a private nonprofit land-holding organization or any other body deemed by the department as satisfactorily able to assist in the identification, acquisition, or management of natural area reserves. "Department" means the department of land and natural resources. "Division" means the division of forestry and wildlife. "Heritage program" means a comprehensive natural resource inventory data base for public information that includes the location of rare plants, animals, and natural communities (ecosystems) in the State. "Landowner" means any person or entity having the fee simple interest in land in the State. 210-2 2148