THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	1063
THIRTIETH LEGISLATURE, 2019
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

relating to wireless communication.

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

SECTION 1. Section 205-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (e) to read as follows:

"(e) Conservation districts shall include areas necessary for protecting watersheds and water sources; preserving scenic and historic areas; providing park lands, wilderness, and beach reserves; conserving indigenous or endemic plants, fish, and wildlife, including those which are threatened or endangered; preventing floods and soil erosion; forestry; open space areas whose existing openness, natural condition, or present state of use, if retained, would enhance the present or potential value of abutting or surrounding communities, or would maintain or enhance the conservation of natural or scenic resources; areas of value for recreational purposes; other related activities; and other permitted uses not detrimental to a multiple use conservation concept. Any wireless communication antenna, as defined in section 205-4.5(a)(18), located within the conservation district shall be camouflaged to blend in with the surrounding area. Conservation districts shall also include areas for geothermal resources exploration and geothermal resources development, as defined under section 182-1."

SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Conservation Districts; Wireless Communication Antennas; Camouflage

Description:

Requires any wireless communication antennas located within conservation districts to be camouflaged to blend in with the surrounding areas.

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