(a) Notwithstanding chapter 171 to the contrary, the governor may transfer lands located within a project area to the corporation for its use.

Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 163D-16

  • Board: means the board of directors of the agribusiness development corporation. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 163D-2
  • Corporation: means the agribusiness development corporation. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 163D-2
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • county: includes the city and county of Honolulu. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 1-22
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Project: means a specific undertaking, improvement, or system consisting of work or improvement, including personal property or any interest therein, acquired, constructed, reconstructed, rehabilitated, improved, altered, or repaired by the corporation. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 163D-2
(b) If state lands under the control and management of other public agencies are required by the corporation for its purposes, the agency having the control and management of those required lands, upon request by the corporation and with the approval of the governor, may lease the lands to the corporation upon such terms and conditions as may be agreed to by the parties.
(c) Notwithstanding subsection (b) to the contrary, no public lands shall be leased to the corporation if the lease would impair any covenant between the State or any county, or any department or board thereof, and the holders of bonds issued by the State or the county, department, or board.