Hawaii · statute · Haw. Rev. Stat. ch. 206 · 43 active provisions
Unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context, as used in this chapter: "Board" means the board of land and natural resources as provided in chapter 26. "Bonds" means any bonds, notes, interim certificates, debentures, or other obligations. "Development area" means an area so designated pursuant to sectio…
The board of land and natural resources is charged with the administration of this chapter.
No member of the board of land and natural resources or officer or employee administering this chapter shall acquire any interest, direct or indirect, in any development project or in any property included or planned to be included in any development project other than by gift, devise, or inheritance; nor shall the mem…
The board of land and natural resources shall have all the powers necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this chapter, including, without limitation, the following powers in addition to others herein granted: (1) To make and execute contracts and other instruments necessary o…
(a) Whenever the board of land and natural resources, after due notice and public hearing, finds that an acute shortage of residential fee simple property exists in any locality on the island of Oahu and that the shortage of residential fee simple holdings cannot practicably be alleviated within the reasonably near fut…
(a) After the declaration of a development area, the board of land and natural resources may acquire a parcel or parcels of land, which it shall thereafter designate for the appropriate development project or projects within the area. If necessary lands cannot reasonably be acquired by voluntary transaction, the board…
(a) In declaring development areas, and acquiring land therein, the board of land and natural resources shall avoid disturbing existing uses that are in accord with the highest use permitted under any existing zoning ordinance in the political subdivision concerned. (b) The board shall not acquire for development proje…
[(a)] Where lands are acquired by the board of land and natural resources with its own funds, it shall subdivide and develop the lands into residence lots, or dwellings and lots in a manner best designed to carry out the purposes of this chapter. [(b)] The board may contract with any private developer to provide for th…
(a) Generally. It shall be the policy of the board of land and natural resources to encourage insofar as possible the widespread fee simple ownership of residential lots of modest size and price. Where necessary or desirable, the board may issue residential leases or leases with an option to purchase the fee in any dev…
(a) For a period of five years after the date of purchase of any lot under this chapter (which date shall be deemed to be the date of the agreement of sale or deed under which the lot was originally purchased or agreed to be purchased) the lot shall not be sold by the original purchaser thereof unless the same, togethe…
(a) Effect of breach of restriction. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter any sale or attempted sale, contract, or conveyance contrary to section 206-10 shall be void. Any use contrary to section 206-10 may be enjoined by the State, the board of land and natural resources or an owner or owners of the residence…
Any land acquired by the board of land and natural resources, which is not subdivided and developed either by the board or a private developer, or is not in the process of subdivision and development for residential use, within two years from the date of its acquisition, shall be offered for sale by the board, free of…
The board of land and natural resources also may lease or rent any of the dwellings or other accommodations or any of the lands, buildings, structures, or facilities embraced in any development project until such time as it is practicable to sell the same in accordance with this chapter and establish and revise the ren…
The board of land and natural resources may obtain the aid and cooperation of governments in the planning, construction, and operation of development projects and enter into such agreements and arrangements as it deems advisable to obtain such aid and cooperation; arrange or enter into agreements with any government fo…
The board of land and natural resources may hold hearings for the purpose of receiving evidence and, in addition, may exercise all the powers set forth in section 92-16. All these hearings shall be public. The board may require such agencies, boards, or commissions as are charged with the duty of making investigations…
The board of land and natural resources may invest any funds held in reserves or sinking funds, or any funds not required for immediate disbursement, in property or securities in which savings banks may legally invest funds subject to their control. No provisions with respect to the acquisition, operation, or dispositi…
The board of land and natural resources, in addition to its powers and notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this chapter or in any other provision of law, may: (1) Agree to any conditions attached to federal financial assistance relating to the determination of prevailing salaries or wages or payment o…
The board of land and natural resources may, by resolution, provide that any moneys deposited by it shall be secured: (1) By any securities by which funds deposited by the state director of finance may be legally secured as provided in section 38-3, or (2) By an undertaking with such sureties as are approved by the boa…
The board of land and natural resources may acquire, by the exercise of the power of eminent domain, the real property or interest in real property authorized to be acquired by section 206-6, after the adoption of a resolution declaring that the acquisition of the property described in the resolution is in the public i…
In addition to the powers conferred upon the board of land and natural resources by other provisions of this chapter, the board may borrow money or accept grants from the federal government for or in aid of any project which the board is authorized to undertake, take over any land acquired by the federal government for…
The board of land and natural resources, in addition to its other powers, may make, execute, and carry out contracts for, or in connection with, any project in the name of the State, in the manner provided in chapter 103D and section 103-53; and, with regard to such contracts, the term "officers", as used in chapter 10…
Whenever the board of land and natural resources makes or enters into any contract as provided in section 206-21, it shall require a performance and payment bond conditioned, executed, and delivered as provided in chapter 103D.
The board of land and natural resources and its property, until resold or leased, shall be exempt from any and all taxes and assessments. Bonds, notes, debentures, and other evidences of indebtedness of the board are declared to be issued for a public purpose and to be public instrumentalities and, together with intere…
All real property of the board of land and natural resources shall be exempt from mechanic's or materialmen's liens; provided that recovery for such claims may be had from any bond supplied as required by section 206-22. The real property shall also be exempt from levy and sale by virtue of an execution, and no executi…
The board of land and natural resources shall, at least once a year, file with the governor and with the legislature, within ten days after the convening of a regular session, general and budget, a report of its activities for the preceding year, and shall recommend such additional legislation or other action that may…