Hawaii Revised Statutes 165. Hawaii Right to Farm Act

• 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...
• 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...
• 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...
• 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...
• 165-5 Frivolous Lawsuits.
  Any nuisance action, found to be frivolous by the court, in which a farming operation is alleged to be a nuisance as defined in...
• 165-6 Liberal Construction.
  This chapter is remedial in nature and shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purposes. [L 1993, c 162, pt of §1]

Last modified: October 27, 2016