RELATING TO CONSERVATION.

Summary

The bill formally recognizes a new nonprofit, the Hawaii Conservation Sanctuary, and gives it authority to create and manage sanctuaries for endangered species, hold property, enter contracts, and operate for‑profit enterprises. It also amends existing agricultural‑district statutes to treat the sanctuary’s operations as permitted uses and adds a detailed list of activities (e.g., renewable‑energy facilities, agricultural tourism, small‑scale scientific stations) that may occur on high‑productivity agricultural land. The measure aims to boost conservation, generate revenue, and broaden economic options for rural areas.

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