HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-03-11 Letter to Ryan I. Yamane and Chris Todd SB 2701 Relating to Agriculture Buildings
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Roy Takemoto
Managing Director
Harry Kim
Mayor
Barbara J. Kossow
Deputy Managing Director
March 11, 2020
Representative Ryan I. Yamane, Chair
Representative Chris Todd, Vice Chair
Committee on Water, Land and Hawaiian Affairs
Dear Chair Yamane, Vice Chairs Todd, and Committee Members:
RE: SB 2701 Relating to Agricultural Buildings
SB 2701 recognizes that there needs to be a method of verification if exemptions to a Building
Code are conditional, and if those conditions are to be taken seriously.
I believe this bill provides an appropriate balance between the need for verification and the
right of privacy. Inspection is limited to agricultural buildings, it is limited in the personnel who can
investigate, it is limited as to purpose, and it puts the burden on government to seek court oversight if
there is a dispute.
I support SB 2701 and urge its adoption.
Respectfully Submitted,
Harry Kim
MAYOR