Hawaii § 198-1 - Conservation easement defined.
Full text of Hawaii Hawaii Revised Statutes § 198-1 — Conservation easement defined., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 198-1. Conservation easement defined.
For the purposes of this chapter, a "conservation easement" is an interest in real property created by deed, restrictions, covenants, or conditions, the purpose of which is to: (1) Preserve and protect land predominantly in its natural, scenic, forested, or open-space condition; (2) Preserve and protect the structural integrity and physical appearance of cultural landscapes, resources, and sites which perpetuate indigenous native Hawaiian culture; (3) Preserve and protect historic properties as defined in section 6E-2, and traditional and family cemeteries; or (4) Preserve and protect land for agricultural use. [L 1985, c 149, pt of §1; am L 1996, c 194, §1; am L 2007, c 145, §2] Previous Vol03_Ch0121-0200D Next
Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii § 198-1
What does Hawaii Revised Statutes § 198-1 cover?
Section 198-1 ("Conservation easement defined.") is part of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Hawaii. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Hawaii § 198-1?
A common citation format is "Hawaii Revised Statutes § 198-1" (Hawaii). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Hawaii law?
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