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•'''i;,'. Wil Okabe <br /> Managing Director <br /> Harry Kim <br /> Mayor <br /> Barbara J.Kossow <br /> ,o`;or�: Deputy Managing Director <br /> (tann#fir of C umnui i <br /> at of flit Atm <br /> 25 Aupuni Street,Suite 2603 • Hilo,Hawaii 96720 • (808)961-8211 • Fax(808)961-6553 <br /> KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy., Bldg C • Kailua-Kona,Hawaii 96740 <br /> (808)323-4444 • Fax(808)323-4440 <br /> March 9, 2018 <br /> Senator Mike Gabbard, Chair <br /> Committee on Agriculture and Environment <br /> Hawai'i State Capitol, Room 224 <br /> Honolulu, HI 96813 <br /> Dear Chair Gabbard and Committee Members: <br /> Re: HB 1884, HD 1 Relating to Subsistence and Right to Farm <br /> Hearing Date: 03-12-18 — 1:15 pm; Conference Room 224 <br /> Although HB 1884, HD 1 is well meaning, and subsistence farming is generally to <br /> be encouraged, I must oppose it. As stated in the testimony of the Department of <br /> Agriculture, the unintended consequences of this bill may be substantial. <br /> We can anticipate that elevating subsistence farming to the same level as <br /> commercial agriculture will cause problems that have already been flagged by several <br /> State departments and agencies. I would add that there are numerous residential <br /> subdivisions on agricultural land (particularly on the Big Island but elsewhere as well) <br /> which are made up of relatively small lots and where we must recognize that some <br /> agricultural activities can constitute a nuisance, such as the raising of pigs or chickens. <br /> Protecting against neighborhood conflict is important, and HB1884, HD 1 could make <br /> the situation very difficult to control. <br /> The potential unintended consequences of this bill are too great, and I must urge <br /> that HB 1884, HD 1 be deferred. <br /> Thank you for your consideration. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> Harry Ki <br /> Mayor, County of Hawai'i <br /> County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />