§198-1  Conservation easement defined. For the purposes of this chapter, a "conservation easement" is aninterest in real property created by deed, restrictions, covenants, orconditions, the purpose of which is to:

(1)  Preserve and protect land predominantly in itsnatural, scenic, forested, or open-space condition;

(2)  Preserve and protect the structural integrity andphysical appearance of cultural landscapes, resources, and sites whichperpetuate indigenous native Hawaiian culture;

(3)  Preserve and protect historic properties asdefined in section 6E-2, and traditional and family cemeteries; or

(4)  Preserve and protect land for agricultural use. [L1985, c 149, pt of §1; am L 1996, c 194, §1; am L 2007, c 145, §2]