[§304A-1902]  Mauna Kea lands; fees; lease agreements.  (a)  The board of regents may charge a fee for use of the Mauna Kea lands and for the use of facilities and programs related to the Mauna Kea lands.

     (b)  The board of regents may enter into lease agreements for the Mauna Kea lands; provided that the University of Hawaii shall comply with all statutory requirements in the disposition of ceded lands.

     (c)  In establishing the fees, the board of regents shall be exempt from the public notice, public hearing, and gubernatorial approval requirements of chapter 91; provided that the fees shall be established at an open public meeting pursuant to chapter 92.  The fees shall be deposited into the Mauna Kea lands management special fund established under section 304A-2170. [L 2009, c 132, pt of §2]