HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	H.B. NO.	1571
THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026		H.D. 1
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.

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

SECTION 1. Section 514B-52, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:

"(b) An application for registration of a project in the agricultural district classified pursuant to chapter 205 shall include a verified statement, signed by an appropriate county official, that the project as described and set forth in the project's declaration, condominium map, bylaws, and house rules does not include any restrictions limiting or prohibiting agricultural uses or activities, in compliance with section 205-4.6. For projects containing greater than [five] two units, the statement shall also include the applicant's assessment and county comments regarding the availability of supportive infrastructure, any potential impact on governmental plans and resources, sensitive environmental resources, and any other requirements pursuant to county ordinances and rules. In counties with neighborhood boards subject to part VII of chapter 92, an applicant for a project shall make a presentation on the project to the applicable neighborhood board. The developer's public report shall include the verified statement in addition to the information required by section 514B-83. The commission shall not accept the registration of a project where a county official has not signed a verified statement."

SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.

Report Title:

Condominiums; Project; Registration; Agricultural District; Neighborhood Boards

Description:

For purposes of registering a condominium project in an agricultural district, (1) lowers the minimum threshold from projects with five units to projects with two units for which a signed statement from a county is required and (2) requires the project applicant to make a presentation on the project to the neighborhood board, if applicable. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

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