Report Title:

Historic Preservation; Cultural Impact Study

 

Description:

Authorizes state historic preservation division of department of land and natural resources to require, for any proposed land developments, a comprehensive cultural impact study that recognizes, conserves, and develops the historic and cultural heritage of the State as an important asset for the enrichment of all of the State's residents.

 

 


THE SENATE

S.B. NO.

1123

TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE, 2007

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 

 

 

 

 

 

A BILL FOR AN ACT


 

 

relating to cultural impact study.

 

 

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

 


     SECTION 1.  Chapter 6E, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§6E-    Comprehensive cultural impact study.  The state historic preservation division may require a comprehensive cultural impact study to be conducted whenever any development of real property is proposed in the State, not limited to those instances in which an environmental impact statement is required pursuant to section 343-5.  The cultural impact study shall carry out the purpose of this chapter to recognize, conserve, and develop the historic and cultural heritage of the State as an important asset for the enrichment of all of the State's residents."

SECTION 2.  This Act shall not apply to any development of real property for which an application for a building permit was filed prior to its effective date.

     SECTION 3.  New statutory material is underscored.

 

     SECTION 4.  This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2007.

 

INTRODUCED BY:

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