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HI Rev Stat § 206-7 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|206. Oahu Land Development|206-7 Property that shall not be acquired for development projects.

 §206-7 Property that shall not be acquired for development projects. (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 projects:  (1) Lands already developed and improved as business or industrial areas where use of the lands for residential purposes or as a part of a development project would be economically unsound or where an undue hardship would be suffered by the community through loss of service because of the acquisition;  (2) Lands already in use for residential purposes by the owner thereof or by a lessee holding a lease with an original term of twenty years or more, except where the acquisition of parts of the lands is reasonably necessary for the proper development of a project, but in no case shall any part of the lands be taken where the taking will reduce the parcel to less than three acres in extent;  (3) Lands in the process of subdivision and development where the owner or the owner's agent has provided that at least fifty per cent of the lots to be sold shall be sold in fee simple, prepared subdivision and construction plans, arranged for financing, and applied to government agencies and otherwise taken steps that may be appropriate for the construction of the proposed development in good faith and filed an affidavit with the board to that effect; or  (4) Lands used or to be used as sites for churches, private or parochial schools, clubs, meeting houses, or other private uses of a community, civic, social, or religious nature; provided that portions of the lands mentioned under paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4), or interests therein, may be taken to provide access and utility easements where no other reasonable means of access or utility easements are available.  (c) In acquiring agricultural land for a development project, where the land though used for agricultural purposes is not being used in accord with the highest use permitted under any existing zoning ordinance, the board shall exercise all reasonable care not to jeopardize the agricultural enterprise concerned. If, however, the board finds that the land is necessary for a development project, the board may provide assistance, monetary or otherwise, in relocating the enterprise elsewhere or pay damages to the owner or operator of the enterprise that will reasonably compensate the owner or operator for the owner's or operator's loss, if the owner or operator has not already been so compensated under a lease agreement, or both. [L 1961, c 6, §8; am L 1965, c 157, §2; Supp, §98J-8; HRS §206-7; gen ch 1985; am L 2017, c 12, §19]
HI Rev Stat § 206-8 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|206. Oahu Land Development|206-8 Development of lands acquired.

 §206-8 Development of lands acquired. [(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 the financing of the acquisition of lands, the subdivision and development of acquired lands, and the disposition of residence lots, or the construction of dwellings on the lots and the disposition of both. The contracts may be entered into after published advertisement for sealed tenders, setting forth the terms of the proposed contract, including necessary plans, specifications, and time schedules. The contract shall provide for the establishment of such sale prices of the residence lots, or dwellings and lots as will repay to the developer the amount of the actual cost or expense incurred in the acquisition and development of the land together with a reasonable developer's profit computed thereon as determined by the board. The contract shall also provide for the sale of residence lots, or dwellings and lots only to persons entitled to purchase from the board, upon the terms and conditions provided in sections 206-9 to 206-12 with respect to sales by the board. Every contract shall be made with the responsible bidder whose proposal complies with the requirements of the call for tenders and states the lowest rate of developer's profits; provided that the board may reject all tenders if it deems that the lowest rate of developer's profit is unreasonable. Publication of the call for tenders shall be made by publishing a call for tenders not less than three times in a newspaper of general circulation printed and published within the State. No more than one of these publications shall be made on any one day or on two consecutive days. The time for opening of the tenders shall be not less than thirty days after the last publication. [L 1961, c 6, §9; am L 1965, c 157, §3; Supp, §98J-9; HRS §206-8; am L Sp 1993, c 8, §18]
HI Rev Stat § 206-11 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|206. Oahu Land Development|206-11 Breach, mortgaging, effect of breach, etc.

 §206-11 Breach, mortgaging, effect of breach, etc. (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 lots within the same development project. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, if a sale, contract, or conveyance contrary to section 206-10 is attempted, or a use contrary to section 206-10 is not voluntarily remedied or is not or cannot be remedied by injunction, or a building is not erected in accordance with section 206-10(d), the lot affected shall be forfeited and the title revested in the State upon suit by the State establishing any of the foregoing. Upon the forfeiture, the board shall sell the lot at public auction, or at private sale, for the current market value, to a purchaser eligible to purchase from the board in the first instance, and the original purchaser shall be reimbursed insofar as possible, after deduction of costs of resale. Provided that in the event title to any lot passes to any obligee, or to any agency of the United States government, pursuant to the terms of any insurance or guarantee of mortgage loss by such agency, no forfeiture or revesting in the board shall be enforced.   (b) Mortgage of residence lots. Nothing herein shall prevent the conveyance of a residence lot by way of mortgage to any person or corporation.   (c) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as limiting the power of the board to vest in an obligee the right, in the event of a default by the:  (1) Board or by the purchaser, to take possession of a development project or lot or cause the appointment of a receiver thereof, free from all the restrictions imposed by this chapter; or  (2) Purchaser, to acquire title to a lot or the property mortgaged by the purchaser free from all the restrictions imposed by this chapter. [L 1961, c 6, pt of §10; Supp, pt of §98J-10; HRS §206-11; am L 2017, c 12, §21]
HI Rev Stat § 206-12 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|206. Oahu Land Development|206-12 Requirement to develop.

 §206-12 Requirement to develop. 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 any liens or encumbrances created by the board, to the owner or owners from whom the fee simple ownership of the same was acquired by the board, or their respective successors in interest, at the price at which the land was purchased. Land shall be considered to be in the process of subdivision and development when the board or the private developer has prepared subdivision and construction plans, arranged for financing, and applied to government agencies, and otherwise taken such steps as may be appropriate for the construction of the proposed development and is diligently prosecuting the development in good faith. [L 1961, c 6, pt of §10; Supp, pt of §98J-10; HRS §206-12] Cross References  State loans for home buyers, see chapter 207, part I.
HI Rev Stat § 206-13 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|206. Oahu Land Development|206-13 Power to lease, pledge, or mortgage.

 §206-13 Power to lease, pledge, or mortgage. 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 rents or charges therefor; mortgage or pledge any property, real or personal, or any interest therein to any person, firm, corporation, or government; enter upon any building or property in order to conduct investigations or to make surveys or soundings; purchase, obtain options upon, acquire by gift, grant, bequest, devise, or otherwise, any property, real or personal, or any interest therein, from any person, firm, corporation, or government; own, hold, clear, and improve property; insure or provide for the insurance of the property or operations of the board against such risks as the board may deem advisable; procure insurance or guarantees from the federal government of the payment of any debts or parts thereof secured by mortgages made or held by the board on any property included in any development project. [L 1961, c 6, §11; Supp, §98J-11; HRS §206-13]
HI Rev Stat § 206-14 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|206. Oahu Land Development|206-14 Cooperative agreements with other government agencies.

 §206-14 Cooperative agreements with other government agencies. 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 for the acquisition by the government of property, options, or property rights, or for the furnishing, installing, opening, or closing of streets, roads, alleys, sidewalks, or other places, or for the furnishing of property services, parks, sewage, water, and other facilities in connection with development projects, or for the changing of the map of a political subdivision, or for the planning, replanning, zoning, or rezoning of any part of the land included in a development project. [L 1961, c 6, §12; Supp, §98J-12; HRS §206-14]
HI Rev Stat § 206-15 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|206. Oahu Land Development|206-15 Hearings, witnesses, etc.

 §206-15 Hearings, witnesses, etc. 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 and studies of land and land uses to investigate and study such areas as it may designate and, if investigations and studies have been made, to present findings and recommendations with regard to such areas which the board may consider as possible development areas. Any of the investigations or examinations provided for in this chapter may be conducted by the board or by a committee appointed by it, or by counsel, or by an officer or employee specially authorized by the board to conduct the investigation or examination. Any committee counsel for the board, or any person designated by it to conduct an investigation or examination may administer oaths, take affidavits, and issue subpoenas or commissions. [L 1961, c 6, §13; Supp, §98J-13; HRS §206-15] Revision Note  Section "92-16" substituted for "92-12" pursuant to §23G-15.
HI Rev Stat § 206-16 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|206. Oahu Land Development|206-16 Investment of reserves.

 §206-16 Investment of reserves. 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 disposition of property by other public bodies shall be applicable to the board under this chapter unless otherwise specifically provided by law. [L 1961, c 6, §14; Supp, §98J-14; HRS §206-16]
HI Rev Stat § 206-17 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|206. Oahu Land Development|206-17 Additional powers.

 §206-17 Additional powers. 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 of not less than prevailing salaries or wages or compliance with labor standards, in the development or administration of projects, and include in any construction contract, let in connection with a project, stipulations requiring that the contractor and any subcontractors comply with requirements as to minimum salaries or wages and maximum hours of labor, and comply with any conditions which the federal government may attach to its financial aid of the projects;   (2) Procure or agree to the procurement of insurance or guarantees from a government for the payment of any debts, or parts thereof, incurred by the board, including the payment of premiums on any insurance;   (3) Purchase its bonds at a price not more than the principal amount thereof and accrued interest, and all bonds so purchased shall be canceled. [L 1961, c 6, §15; Supp, §98J-15; HRS §206-17]
HI Rev Stat § 206-18 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|206. Oahu Land Development|206-18 Security for funds deposited by board.

 §206-18 Security for funds deposited by board. 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 board faithfully to keep and pay over upon the order of the board any deposits and agreed interest thereon, and all banks and trust companies may give any security for the deposits. [L 1961, c 6, §16; am L 1963, c 114, §1; Supp, §98J-16; HRS §206-18; am L 1979, c 105, §19]
HI Rev Stat § 206-19 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|206. Oahu Land Development|206-19 Eminent domain.

 §206-19 Eminent domain. 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 interest and necessary for a development project within a development area. The board may exercise the power of eminent domain in the same manner and procedures provided in chapter 101, and otherwise in accordance with all applicable provisions of the general laws of the State. [L 1961, c 6, §17; Supp, §98J-17; HRS §206-19]
HI Rev Stat § 206-20 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|206. Oahu Land Development|206-20 Contracts with federal government.

 §206-20 Contracts with federal government. 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 construction or operation of a development project, take over or lease or manage any development project constructed or owned by the federal government, and to these ends, enter into such contracts, mortgages, leases, or other agreements as the federal government may require, including agreements authorizing the federal government to supervise and approve the construction, maintenance, and operation of the project. It is the purpose and intent of this chapter to authorize the board to do any and all things necessary to secure the financial aid and the cooperation of the federal government in the undertaking, construction, maintenance, and operation of any project which the board is empowered to undertake. [L 1961, c 6, §18; Supp, §98J-18; HRS §206-20]
HI Rev Stat § 206-21 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|206. Oahu Land Development|206-21 Contracts.

 §206-21 Contracts. 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 103D, means the board or such officer as is authorized by the board to act as its contracting officer. Each contract authorized in this section shall state that it is made and executed in the name of the State. [L 1961, c 6, §19; Supp, §98J-19; HRS §206-21; am L Sp 1993, c 8, §56]
HI Rev Stat § 206-22 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|206. Oahu Land Development|206-22 Performance bond, procedure.

 §206-22 Performance bond, procedure. 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. [L 1961, c 6, §20; Supp, §98J-20; HRS §206-22; am L Sp 1993, c 8, §54]
HI Rev Stat § 206-23 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|206. Oahu Land Development|206-23 Exemption from taxation and assessments.

 §206-23 Exemption from taxation and assessments. 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 interest thereon, shall be exempt from taxes. [L 1961, c 6, §21; Supp, §98J-21; HRS §206-23]
HI Rev Stat § 206-24 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|206. Oahu Land Development|206-24 Exemption of property from execution sale.

 §206-24 Exemption of property from execution sale. 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 execution or other judicial process shall issue against the same, nor shall any judgment against the board be a charge or lien upon its real property; provided that this section shall not apply to or limit the right of obligees to foreclose or otherwise enforce any mortgage of the board or to pursue any remedies for the enforcement of any pledge or liens given by or with the consent of the board. [L 1961, c 6, §22; Supp, §98J-22; HRS §206-24]
HI Rev Stat § 206-25 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|206. Oahu Land Development|206-25 Duty to make reports.

 §206-25 Duty to make reports. 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 be necessary, to carry out the purposes of this chapter. [L 1961, c 6, §23; Supp, §98J-23; HRS §206-25]
HI Rev Stat § 206-26 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|206. Oahu Land Development|206-26 Disclosure by private developer; public records.

 §206-26 Disclosure by private developer; public records. [(a)] A private developer or assign, as the term is used in this chapter, shall file with the board of land and natural resources an enumeration list of all persons directly or indirectly connected with the private developer or assign as a condition precedent to the private developer's or assign's acceptance as the private developer or assign by the board. A private developer or assign who fails to comply with this requirement shall automatically forfeit all rights to any profit under this chapter.   [(b)] All bids and any or all records of a private developer or assign, relating to any and all transactions with the State, shall be public records, as defined in chapter 92, and subject to such use as permitted by chapter 92. [L 1961, c 6, §24; Supp, §98J-24; HRS §206-26; gen ch 1985]
HI Rev Stat § 206-27 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 13. Planning and Economic Development|206. Oahu Land Development|206-27 Bonds.

 §206-27 Bonds. [(a)] The board of land and natural resources may issue revenue bonds, and also refunding bonds for the purpose of paying or retiring bonds previously issued, from time to time, in such amounts as it may deem advisable for the purpose of this chapter. The board may issue such types of bonds as it may determine, including bonds on which the principal and interest are payable:  (1) Exclusively from the income and revenues of the development project financed with the proceeds of the bonds or with the proceeds together with a grant from the federal government in aid of the project; or  (2) Exclusively from the income and revenues of certain designated development projects, whether or not they were financed in whole or in part with the proceeds of such bonds. Any such bonds may be additionally secured by a pledge of any revenues of any project or projects.  [(b)] Neither the members of the board nor any person executing the bonds shall be liable personally on the bonds by reason of the issuance thereof. [L 1961, c 6, §25; Supp, §98J-25; HRS §206-27]