THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	2560
THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2024
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO INVASIVE SPECIES.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

SECTION 1. Chapter 141, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to part I to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

"§141- Lease terms; invasive species. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, any lease that the department of agriculture enters into, renews, or extends after the effective date of Act , Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, shall include provisions stating that the department may:

(1) Enter the leased premises at any time to identity, investigate, control, or eradicate invasive species; and

(2) Terminate the lease if the lessee refuses the department entry or is found in violation of any applicable law, rule, or order relating to the control or eradication of invasive species."

SECTION 2. This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date.

SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

HDOA; Lease Terms; Invasive Species; Right of Entry; Termination

Description:

Provides that each lease that the Department of Agriculture enters into, renews, or extends after the effective date of this Act shall authorize the Department to: (1) Enter the leased premises at any time to identity, investigate, control, or eradicate invasive species; and (2) Terminate the lease if the lessee refuses the Department entry or is found in violation of any applicable law, rule, or order relating to the control or eradication of invasive species.

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