Hawaii Revised Statutes 183. Forest Reserves, Water Development, Zoning
PART I. GENERAL
- 183-1 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise: "Board" means the board of land and natural resources. "Department" means the department of...
- 183-1.5 Duties in General.
The department shall: (1) Gather and compile information and statistics concerning the area, location, character, and increase and decrease of forests in the State;...
- 183-2 Rules.
Subject to chapter 91, the department shall adopt, amend, and repeal rules for and concerning the preservation, protection, regulation, extension, and utilization of forest...
- 183-3 Administrator.
The board shall: (1) Appoint an administrator of forestry and wildlife, hereinafter called "administrator", who shall have charge, direction, and control (subject to the...
- 183-4 General Penalty.
Any person violating any of the provisions of chapters 183 to 185, for which violation a penalty is not otherwise provided, or violating any...
- 183-5 General Administrative Penalties.
(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, the board or its authorized representative may: (1) Set, charge, and collect administrative fines; (2) Bring legal action...
PART II. FOREST RESERVES
- 183-11 Government Land for Forest Reserves.
The governor may, with the approval of the department of land and natural resources, after a hearing or hearings as hereinafter provided, from time...
- 183-12 Notice of Hearing.
Before setting apart any government lands under this chapter or before revoking, modifying, or suspending any orders and proclamations or any part thereof which...
- 183-13 Hearing.
At the time and place named, a full hearing shall be given by the department of land and natural resources, to all who desire...
- 183-14 Vested Rights Protected.
Nothing in sections 183-11 to 183-13 contained shall be held in any way to interfere or conflict with any vested rights under or arising...
- 183-15 Surrender of Private Land.
Any person may, on agreement with the department of land and natural resources, at any time surrender to the government the care, custody and...
- 183-16 Revenue From Forest Reserves.
Any moneys accrued from: (1) The harvest of non-native forest products from forest reserves; (2) The harvest of native forest products from degraded forests...
- 183-16.5 Harvesting From State-Owned Lands.
All harvesting of trees on public lands shall be done in accordance with a management plan approved by the board, and in accordance with...
- 183-17 Timber Trespass in Forest Reserves.
The cutting, killing, destroying, girdling, chopping, injuring, or otherwise damaging, or the removal of any timber, young tree growth, or products of tree growth...
- 183-18 Criminal Penalties.
Any person who violates section 183-17, upon conviction thereof, is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be fined not more than $2,000 or imprisoned not...
- 183-19 Exclusion of Livestock From Forest Reserves, Game Management Areas, Public Hunting Areas, and Natural Area Reserves; Notice.
When branded wild cattle or horses are found on any forest land, game management area, public hunting area, or natural area reserve in the...
- 183-20 Disposition.
The department, at any time, without notice to the owners, may remove any and all cattle or horses found on any forest reserve, game...
- 183-21 Penalties.
Any person who receives actual notice from the department that one or more cattle or horses belonging to such person have been found to...
- 183-22 Disposition of Fines, Etc.
All fines, costs, and other charges imposed or collected pursuant to sections 183-19 to 183-21, shall be deposited in the treasury of the State...
PART III. WATER DEVELOPMENT
- 183-31 Watershed Areas.
The department of land and natural resources shall determine, after public hearing held in the same manner as provided in section 91-3, areas which...
- 183-32 Use of Funds, Etc.
Such funds as may be appropriated shall only be used by the department of land and natural resources (1) to acquire by purchase or exchange...
- 183-33 Effect on Other Agencies.
This part shall not amend, limit or in any other manner affect the powers of condemnation conferred upon the several counties, the board of...
- 183-34 Use of Lands and Funds.
No land or interest therein acquired under this part shall be used for other than forest reserve purposes, or purposes directly connected with water...
- 183-35 Vouchers for Expenditures.
Such moneys herein as may be appropriated shall be expended upon warrants drawn by the comptroller of the State upon vouchers signed by the...
PART IV. ZONING
- 183-41 Repealed.
L 1994, c 270, §3. Cross References For present provisions, see chapter 183C.
- 183-42 Strip Mining; Prior Approval of License or Permit.
No original permit or license for strip mining on land within the forest reserve boundaries shall be issued by any officer or agency of...
- 183-43 Repealed.
L 1994, c 270, §4. Cross References For present provision, see §183C-8.
- 183-44 Fishponds; Rules.
(a) The board shall adopt rules concerning the application and issuance of permits for the repair, strengthening, reinforcement, and maintenance of fishponds pursuant to...
- 183-45 Accreted Land.
No structure, retaining wall, dredging, grading, or other use which interferes or may interfere with the future natural course of the beach, including further...
Last modified: October 27, 2016