Haw. Rev. Stat. § 10-25.5 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-25.5
Support facility for variable rate revenue bonds.
Status: in_force

If revenue bonds issued pursuant to this chapter are issued bearing interest at a rate or rates that vary from time to time or with a right of holders to tender the revenue bonds for purchase, or both, the board may contract for a support facility or facilities and remarketing arrangements as are required to market the revenue bonds to the greatest advantage of the board and the office upon terms and conditions as the board deems necessary and proper.

The board may enter into contracts or agreements with the entity or entities providing a support facility; provided that any contract or agreement shall provide, in essence, that any amount due and owing by the board under the contract or agreement on an annual basis shall be payable from the revenue of the office project or loan program for which revenue bonds are issued or the revenue of the office; provided further that any obligation issued or arising pursuant to the terms of the contract or agreement in the form of revenue bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness shall only arise at such time as either:

(1) Moneys or securities have been irrevocably set aside for the full payment of a like principal amount of revenue bonds issued pursuant to this chapter; or

(2) A like principal amount of the issue or series of revenue bonds to which the support facility relates are held in escrow by the entity or entities providing the support facility. [L 2009, c 146, §2; am L 2013, c 171, §6]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 1-22 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-22
"County".
Status: in_force

The word "county" includes the city and county of Honolulu.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 5-8 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-8
State tree.
Status: in_force

The kukui tree, also known as the candlenut tree (Aleurites Moluccana), is adopted, established, and designated as the official tree of the State, to be effective so long as the legislature of the State does not otherwise provide.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 6E-17 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 6E / Section 6E-17
Archaeological data survey database.
Status: in_force

(a) There is established a Hawaii archaeological data survey database designated as a program of the State of Hawaii Museum of Natural and Cultural History. The database shall be online and accessible to the public through the Internet. The information within the database may include information relating to the collections of the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, publicly available materials, and materials from private entities or organizations. The database may include archaeological information such as reports, photographs, drawings, maps, and archived documents. The database may also include compilations of collections information from public and private repositories including:

(1) A description of the types and amounts of materials and associated documentation in each collection;

(2) A listing of the owner or owners of all materials and associated documentation in each collection;

(3) A general assessment of the condition of the components of each collection; and

(4) Other relevant information pertaining to each collection.

The data survey database shall be developed and maintained by the State of Hawaii Museum of Natural and Cultural History, in consultation with the state historic preservation division and other appropriate state and federal agencies and private organizations.

(b) The archaeological data survey shall not include any information required to remain confidential under federal, state, or county laws, rules, or regulations.

(c) The State of Hawaii Museum of Natural and Cultural History, in consultation with the office of Hawaiian affairs and the state historic preservation division, may temporarily or permanently withhold from the database any information due to a valid threat of destruction or loss of the information, or if disclosure may frustrate the legitimate and necessary function of protecting a valuable archaeological site or artifact. The entities shall determine what information shall be withheld from the data survey; provided that prior consultation is sought with any affected state or federal governmental agencies, or private individuals or organizations. [L 2008, c 161, §1]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 1-25 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-25
References apply to amendments.
Status: in_force

Whenever reference is made to any portion of the Hawaii Revised Statutes or of any other law of the State, the reference applies to all amendments thereto.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 10-31 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-31
Office of Hawaiian affairs projects and loan programs to be self-supporting.
Status: in_force

The board shall impose and collect rates, rents, fees, and charges for the use or enjoyment and services of the facilities of each office project or for each loan program, as applicable, and shall revise such rates, rents, fees, and charges, whenever necessary, or direct all or any portion of the revenues of the office, so that in the aggregate, the revenues of the office project or the loan program, and the revenues of the office shall produce revenue at least sufficient to:

(1) Pay the cost of maintenance of the office project or projects or administering the loan program or programs, including reserves therefor;

(2) Pay when due all bonds and interest thereon, for the payment of which the revenue is or has been pledged, charged, or otherwise encumbered, including reserves therefor;

(3) Reimburse the general fund of the State for any bond requirements on general obligation bonds issued for an office project or projects or for a loan program or programs to the extent required by law; and

(4) Carry out all covenants and provisions of the resolution or resolutions authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds.

Neither this section nor any other section of this part shall preclude the making of appropriations to the board, the acceptance of gifts by the board, or the use of revenues of the office or other funds derived from the sale of stocks, bonds, or other assets in the possession of the board to pay all or part of the costs of construction, of maintenance, or both, of any or all office projects or the administration of any loan program.

All moneys received pursuant to this section shall be administered as trust funds, as provided by this chapter, and in separate accounts designated for each office project or loan program. [L 1994, c 283, pt of §2(2); am L 2009, c 146, §9; am L 2013, c 171, §11]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 1-17 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-17
Number and gender.
Status: in_force

Words in the masculine gender signify both the masculine and feminine gender, those in the singular or plural number signify both the singular and plural number, and words importing adults include youths or children. [PC 1869, c 1, §5; RL 1925, §14; RL 1935, §15; RL 1945, §14; am L 1945, c 233, §1; RL 1955, §1-22; HRS §1-17]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 1-7 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-7
Repeal of laws.
Status: repealed

Laws may be repealed either entirely or partially by other laws. [CC 1859, pt of §20; RL 1925, §21; RL 1935, §23; RL 1945, §23; RL 1955, §1-10; HRS §1-7]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 6E-3 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 6E / Section 6E-3
Historic preservation program.
Status: in_force

There is established within the department a division to administer a comprehensive historic preservation program, which shall include but not be limited to the following:

(1) Development of an ongoing program of historical, architectural, and archaeological research and development, including surveys, excavations, scientific recording, interpretation, signage, and publications on the State's historical and cultural resources;

(2) Acquisition of historic or cultural properties, real or personal, in fee or in any lesser interest, by gift, purchase, condemnation, devise, bequest, land exchange, or other means; preservation, restoration, administration, or transference of the property; and the charging of reasonable admissions to that property;

(3) Development of a statewide survey and inventory to identify and document historic properties, aviation artifacts, and burial sites, including all those owned by the State and the counties;

(4) Preparation of information for the Hawaii register of historic places and listing on the national register of historic places;

(5) Preparation, review, and revisions of a state historic preservation plan, including budget requirements and land use recommendations;

(6) Application for and receipt of gifts, grants, technical assistance, and other funding from public and private sources for the purposes of this chapter;

(7) Provision of technical and financial assistance to the counties and public and private agencies involved in historic preservation activities;

(8) Coordination of activities of the counties in accordance with the state plan for historic preservation;

(9) Stimulation of public interest in historic preservation, including the development and implementation of interpretive programs for historic properties listed on or eligible for the Hawaii register of historic places;

(10) Coordination of the evaluation and management of burial sites as provided in section 6E-43;

(11) Acquisition of burial sites in fee or in any lesser interest, by gift, purchase, condemnation, devise, bequest, land exchange, or other means, to be held in trust;

(12) Submittal of an annual report to the governor and legislature detailing the accomplishments of the year, recommendations for changes in the state plan or future programs relating to historic preservation, and an accounting of all income, expenditures, and the fund balance of the Hawaii historic preservation special fund;

(13) Regulation of archaeological activities throughout the State;

(14) Employment of sufficient professional and technical staff for the purposes of this chapter which shall be in accordance with chapter 76;

(15) The charging of fees to be determined by the department that are proportional to the nature and complexity of the projects or services provided, and adjusted from time to time to ensure that the proceeds, together with all other fines, income, and penalties collected under this chapter, do not surpass the annual operating costs of the comprehensive historic preservation program;

(16) Adoption of rules in accordance with chapter 91, necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter; and

(17) Development and adoption, in consultation with the office of Hawaiian affairs native historic preservation council, of rules governing permits for access by native Hawaiians and Hawaiians to cultural, historic, and pre-contact sites and monuments. [L 1976, c 104, pt of §2; am L 1987, c 330, §1; am L 1989, c 324, §2; am L 1990, c 306, §5; am L 1991, c 108, §2; am L 1993, c 323, §2; am L 1996, c 97, §4; am L 1997, c 207, §1; am L 1998, c 311, §1; am L 2000, c 253, §150; am L 2006, c 300, §2; am L 2012, c 150, §1; am L 2014, c 181, §2]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 10H-2 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 10H / Section 10H-2
Purpose.
Status: in_force

The purpose of this chapter is to provide for and to implement the recognition of the Native Hawaiian people by means and methods that will facilitate their self‑governance, including the establishment of, or the amendment to, programs, entities, and other matters pursuant to law that relate, or affect ownership, possession, or use of lands by the Native Hawaiian people, and by further promoting their culture, heritage, entitlements, health, education, and welfare.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 6K-7 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 6K / Section 6K-7
Fishing.
Status: in_force

Section 6K-3 notwithstanding, the commission shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 to permit fishing in the waters around Kaho`olawe that are consistent with the purpose of this chapter and that take into consideration the health and safety of the general public.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 6E-43.5 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 6E / Section 6E-43.5
Island burial councils; creation; appointment; composition; duties.
Status: in_force

(a) There shall be established within the department five island burial councils, one each for Hawai`i, Maui/Lāna`i, Moloka`i, O`ahu, and Kaua`i/Ni`ihau, to implement section 6E-43. Each council shall consist of nine members, except the Moloka`i council, which shall consist of five members. Each council shall consist of no more than three representatives of development and large landowner interests; provided that the Moloka`i council shall consist of no more than one representative of development and large landowner interests. The remaining council members shall represent the geographic regions identified in paragraphs (1) through (5). At all times, at least two of the regional representatives of each council shall have been appointed from a list of nominees submitted to the governor by the office of Hawaiian affairs, as provided under subsection (b). Each council shall include at least one representative for each geographic region identified as follows:

(1) The Hawai`i council shall include the following geographic regions: Kohala, Kona, Ka`ū, Puna, Hilo, and Hāmākua;

(2) The Maui/Lāna`i council shall include the following geographic regions: Honua`ula, Lahaina, Wailuku, Makawao, Hāna, and Lāna`i;

(3) The Moloka`i council shall include the following geographic regions: West Moloka`i, Central Moloka`i, East Moloka`i, and Kalawao;

(4) The O`ahu council shall include the following geographic regions: Wai`ānae, `Ewa, Kona, Ko`olaupoko, Ko`olauloa, and Waialua; and

(5) The Kaua`i/Ni`ihau council shall include the following geographic regions: Waimea/Na Pali, Kōloa, Līhu`e, Kawaihau, Hanalei, and Ni`ihau.

Regional representatives shall be selected from the Hawaiian community on the basis of the representatives' understanding of the culture, history, burial beliefs, customs, and practices of native Hawaiians in the region they each represent.

(b) Appointment of members to the councils shall be made by the governor, in accordance with section 26-34 and subsection (a), from lists for each council submitted by the department and the office of Hawaiian affairs. Lists to fill vacancies on the councils shall be submitted as follows:

(1) For vacancies attributable to the expiration of terms, the list shall be submitted on the first business day of December before the expiration of the terms, except as provided in subsection (c); and

(2) For a vacancy that occurs during a council representative's term, the list shall be submitted within thirty business days after the vacancy occurs, except as provided in subsection (c).

(c) The department may submit any list to fill a vacancy up to fifteen days after the office of Hawaiian affairs submits its list for the same vacancy; provided that the failure of the department to submit any list by any relevant deadline or fifteen days after the office of Hawaiian affairs submits its list, whichever occurs later, shall be construed as a waiver of the department's right to submit a list.

(d) Notwithstanding section 26-34(b) or any other law to the contrary, any council member whose term has expired may continue in office as a holdover member until the member's reappointment to a second term is confirmed or a successor is nominated and appointed; provided that a holdover member shall not hold office beyond the end of the fourth regular session of the legislature following the expiration of the member's term of office.

(e) The department, in consultation with the councils, office of Hawaiian affairs, representatives of development and large landowner interests, and appropriate Hawaiian organizations, such as Hui Malama I Na Kupuna O Hawai`i Nei, shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 necessary to carry out the purposes of this section. The council members shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred during the performance of their duties. The councils shall be a part of the department for administrative purposes.

(f) The councils shall hold meetings and acquire information as they deem necessary and shall communicate their findings and recommendations to the department. Notwithstanding section 92-3, whenever the location and description of burial sites are under consideration, the councils may hold closed meetings. A majority of all members to which each council is entitled shall constitute a quorum to do business. Concurrence of a majority of the members present at a meeting shall be necessary to make any action of a council valid.

(g) Department records relating to the location and description of historic sites, including burial sites, if deemed sensitive by a council or the Hawai`i historic places review board, shall be confidential.

(h) The councils shall:

(1) Determine the preservation or relocation of previously identified native Hawaiian burial sites;

(2) Assist the department in the inventory and identification of native Hawaiian burial sites;

(3) Make recommendations regarding appropriate management, treatment, and protection of native Hawaiian burial sites, and on any other matters relating to native Hawaiian burial sites;

(4) Elect a chairperson for a four-year term who shall serve for no more than two consecutive terms; and

(5) Maintain a list of appropriate Hawaiian organizations, agencies, and offices to notify regarding the discovery of remains. [L 1990, c 306, pt of §3; am L 2000, c 6, §1; am L 2013, c 276, §2; am L 2024, c 123, §2]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 6E-11.5 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 6E / Section 6E-11.5
Civil penalties.
Status: in_force

Except as provided in section 6E-11, any person who violates this chapter, or any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter shall be fined not less than $500 nor more than $20,000 for each separate violation. Each day of each violation constitutes a separate violation.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 8-17 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-17
[ §8-17] Caregiver Recognition Day.
Status: in_force

[ §8-17] Caregiver Recognition Day . The first Saturday of November shall be known and designated as "Caregiver Recognition Day", in recognition of the very significant role that caregivers play in support of Hawaii's elderly and persons with disabilities. This day is not and shall not be construed as a state holiday.

As used in this section, "caregiver" means any person who has undertaken the care, custody, or physical assistance of an elderly or disabled person, including but not limited to compensated or uncompensated family members or other relatives, or any person who has the desire, or a legal, or contractual duty to care for the health, safety, and welfare of an elderly or disabled person, including owners, operators, employees, or staff of long-term care facilities and community home-based institutions. [L 2008, c 6, §1]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 6E-46 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 6E / Section 6E-46
Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame.
Status: in_force

(a) The official designation of the Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame, a duly registered nonprofit corporation, shall be the State of Hawaii museum of sports history in the islands. The qualifying standards and conditions related to the receipt of funds contained in chapter 42F shall not apply to the funds received by the State of Hawaii museum of sports history in the islands; provided that if the museum in turn contracts with a recipient or provider, then the qualifying standards, conditions, and other provisions of chapter 42F shall apply to the recipient or provider and the contract; and provided further that a donation of money, services, goods, or food to the Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame shall not be construed to be prohibited or restricted under this section.

(b) The Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame shall serve as a repository of sport memorabilia of notable Hawaii athletes, provided by or acquired from any source.

(c) The Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame may select one or more sites for a museum, with preference given to a recreational facility having convenient access to tourists.

(d) Ownership to a piece of memorabilia displayed in the museum shall remain with the athlete, the athlete's devise or estate, or the donor; provided that the State shall not be liable for damage or theft of the memorabilia; provided further that the museum shall take appropriate measures to preserve and maintain the memorabilia. [L 2003, c 102, §2]

Revision Note

Section was enacted as an addition to chapter 109 but is renumbered to this chapter pursuant to §23G-15.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 8-5 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-5
King Kamehameha celebration commission.
Status: in_force

(a) There shall be a commission to be known as the King Kamehameha celebration commission placed within the department of accounting and general services for administrative purposes. The commission shall consist of fifteen members to be appointed by the governor in the manner provided by section 26-34. The appointments shall be made from the following organizations, with one member from each organization:

(1) Royal Order of Kamehameha I;

(2) `Ahahui Ka`ahumanu;

(3) Hale O Nā Ali`i O Hawai`i `Ahahui Po`o;

(4) Daughters and Sons of Hawaiian Warriors Māmakakaua;

(5) Kamehameha Schools Alumni Association;

(6) Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs;

(7) Waimānalo Hawaiian Homes Association;

(8) Daughters of Hawaii;

(9) Kapahulu Music Club; and

(10) Papakōlea Community Association.

Each organization shall maintain a certificate of good standing issued by the department of commerce and consumer affairs and an active membership list. Each organization may recommend for appointment to the commission persons capable of providing administrative guidance to the commission with regard to knowledge of Hawaiian culture, history and protocols, legal issues, business, accounting, marketing, philanthropy, or public relations.

In addition, the governor shall appoint one member to the commission from each of the following islands: Kaua`i, Lāna`i, Maui, Moloka`i, and Hawai`i. Each of these members shall be a resident of the respective island that the member represents. The governor shall appoint persons capable of providing administrative guidance with regard to legal issues, business, accounting, marketing, philanthropy, or public relations.

(b) The terms of all appointments shall be four years. The governor shall appoint the chairperson of the commission from among the members.

(c) The members of the King Kamehameha celebration commission shall serve without compensation, but shall be entitled to reimbursement for travel and necessary expenses while attending meetings and while in discharge of their duties. The comptroller shall reimburse the members of the King Kamehameha celebration commission for all necessary expenses incurred during the discharge of their duties.

(d) The commission may appoint and dismiss an arts program specialist and a part-time clerk typist, without regard to chapter 76, who shall serve at the commission's pleasure, and whose salaries shall be provided through fees, public contributions, and private donations. The commission, by majority vote, shall appoint an executive director who shall be familiar with the people and culture of Hawai`i, and shall serve without regard to chapter 76 for a term to be determined by the commission. Except for matters undertaken by the comptroller pursuant to subsection (f), the executive director shall be responsible for all fiscal and administrative matters, including securing public contributions and private foundation grants or donations. The executive director shall also be responsible for developing and administering programs as the commission may direct. The executive director may be removed for cause at any time by a two-thirds vote of all commission members.

(e) The commission shall manage all arrangements for the celebration under its direction each year generally observed throughout Hawai`i Nei on June 11, and shall support any other events as it may approve to commemorate the memory of the great Polynesian Hawaiian warrior and statesman King Kamehameha I, who united the Hawaiian Islands into the Kingdom of Hawai`i, and is recognized as such under section 8-1. The commission may appoint committees and delegate powers and duties to the committees as it shall determine.

(f) The comptroller shall account for all moneys appropriated by the legislature, may raise funds to defray administrative costs, and may accept donations of money and personal property on behalf of the commission; provided that all donations accepted from private sources shall be expended in the manner prescribed by the contributor, and all moneys received from all sources shall be deposited into the commission's trust account.

(g) The commission shall be the coordinating agency for all commission-approved events as provided in subsection (e) and as designated by the commission to ensure that activities planned are timely and appropriate to commemorate the memory of King Kamehameha I. The commission shall be authorized to determine to whom and for which occasions permission is to be granted for the use of the statue of King Kamehameha I.

(h) The commission shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 necessary for the purpose of this section. [L 1939, c 227, §1; RL 1945, §12935; am L 1949, c 87, §1; RL 1955, §14-6; am L 1957, c 152, §1; am L 1959, c 117, §1; HRS §8-5; am L 1970, c 193, §1; am L 1972, c 50, §1; am L 1974, c 57, §1; am L 1981, c 220, §1; am L 1984, c 227, §2; gen ch 1985; am L 1988, c 220, §2; am L 1993, c 280, §2; am L 1997, c 189, §1; am L 1998, c 193, §1; am L 2000, c 253, §150; am L 2018, c 83, §1]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 4-1 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 4-1
Districts, generally.
Status: in_force

For election, taxation, city, county, and all other purposes, the State shall be divided into the following districts; provided that the establishment of election districts shall be exclusively governed by article IV of the constitution of the State of Hawaii and chapter 25:

(1) The island and county of Hawaii shall be divided into nine districts as follows:

(A) Puna, to be styled the Puna district;

(B) From the Hakalau stream to the boundary of South Hilo and Puna, to be styled the South Hilo district;

(C) From the boundary of Hamakua and North Hilo to the Hakalau stream, to be styled the North Hilo district;

(D) Hamakua, to be styled the Hamakua district;

(E) North Kohala, to be styled the North Kohala district;

(F) South Kohala, to be styled the South Kohala district;

(G) North Kona, to be styled the North Kona district;

(H) South Kona, to be styled the South Kona district; and

(I) Kau, to be styled the Kau district.

(2) The islands of Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Kahoolawe and the counties of Maui and Kalawao shall be divided into seven districts as follows:

(A) Kahikinui, Kaupo, Kipahulu, Hana, and Koolau, to be styled the Hana district;

(B) Hamakualoa, Hamakuapoko, portion of Kula, and Honuaula, the western boundary being a line starting from the sea at Kapukaulua on the boundary between the ahupuaas of Haliimaile and Wailuku, thence running inland following the boundary to the mauka side of the Lowrie ditch, thence following the mauka side of the ditch and its projected extension to the Waiakoa gulch which is the boundary between the ahupuaas of Pulehunui and Waiakoa, thence down along the boundary to the mauka boundary of the Waiakoa Homesteads (makai section), thence along the boundary to the ahupuaa of Kaonoulu, thence across the ahupuaa of Kaonoulu to the mauka boundary of the Waiohuli-Keokea Beach Homesteads, thence along the boundary to the mauka boundary of the Kamaole Homesteads, thence along the boundary and the extension thereof to the north boundary of the ahupuaa of Paeahu, thence along the boundary to the sea, and including the island of Kahoolawe, to be styled the Makawao district;

(C) All that portion of central Maui lying east of a line along the boundary of the ahupuaas of Kahakuloa and Honokohau to the peak of Eke crater, thence along the ridge of mountains and down the bottom of Manawainui gulch to the sea, and west of the boundary of Makawao district, to be styled Wailuku district;

(D) All that portion of Maui lying west of Wailuku district, to be styled the Lahaina district;

(E) The island of Molokai, except that portion of the island known as Kalaupapa, Kalawao, and Waikolu and commonly known or designated as the Settlement for Hansen's disease sufferers, to be styled the Molokai district;

(F) All that portion of the island of Molokai known as Kalaupapa, Kalawao, and Waikolu forming the county of Kalawao, to be styled the Kalawao district; and

(G) The island of Lanai, to be styled the Lanai district.

(3) For judicial purposes, the island of Oahu shall be divided into seven districts as follows:

(A) From Makapuu Head in Maunalua to Moanalua inclusive, and the islands not included in any other district, to be styled the Honolulu district;

(B) Ewa, excluding Waikakalaua, Waipio Acres, and Mililani Town, to be styled the Ewa district;

(C) Waianae excluding Waianae Uka, to be styled the Waianae district;

(D) From Kaena point to and including Waialee Stream excluding Wahiawa, hereinafter described, to be styled the Waialua district;

(E) From Waialee Stream to Lae o ka Oio, to be styled the Koolauloa district;

(F) From Lae o ka Oio to Makapuu Head in Waimanalo, to be styled the Koolaupoko district; and

(G) Wahiawa and Waianae Uka, including Waikakalaua, Waipio Acres, and Mililani Town, lying between Ewa and Waialua districts and more particularly described in the following manner: Beginning at Puu Kaaumakua in the Koolau range and running to and along the south boundary of Waianae Uka (which is also the south boundary of Schofield Barracks Military Reservation) to Puu Hapapa in the Waianae range; thence continuing along Schofield Barracks Military Reservation northerly along the Waianae range to Puu Kaala, easterly along Mokuleia down ridge to Puu Pane, continuing to Maili Trig. station, and down ridge to Haleauau stream and down Haleauau stream to Kaukonahua gulch, and easterly along the gulch to the west boundary of the ahupuaa of Wahiawa; thence leaving Schofield Barracks Military Reservation and following up and along the west and north boundaries of the ahupuaa of Wahiawa to the Koolau range; thence along the Koolau range to the beginning; to be styled the Wahiawa district.

(4) For all purposes except for judicial, the island of Oahu shall be divided into seven districts as follows:

(A) From Makapuu Head in Maunalua to Moanalua inclusive, and the islands not included in any other district, to be styled the Honolulu district;

(B) Ewa, to be styled the Ewa district;

(C) Waianae excluding Waianae Uka, to be styled the Waianae district;

(D) From Kaena point to and including the ahupuaa of Waimea excluding Wahiawa, hereinafter described, to be styled the Waialua district;

(E) From Waimea to Lae o ka Oio, to be styled the Koolauloa district;

(F) From Lae o ka Oio to Makapuu Head in Waimanalo, to be styled the Koolaupoko district; and

(G) Wahiawa and Waianae Uka, lying between Ewa and Waialua districts and more particularly described in the following manner: Beginning at Puu Kaaumakua in the Koolau range and running to and along the south boundary of Waianae Uka (which is also the south boundary of Schofield Barracks Military Reservation) to Puu Hapapa in the Waianae range; thence continuing along Schofield Barracks Military Reservation northerly along the Waianae range to Puu Kaala, easterly along Mokuleia down ridge to Puu Pane, continuing to Maili Trig. station, and down ridge to Haleauau stream and down Haleauau stream to Kaukonahua gulch, and easterly along the gulch to the west boundary of the ahupuaa of Wahiawa; thence leaving Schofield Barracks Military Reservation and following up and along the west and north boundaries of the ahupuaa of Wahiawa to the Koolau range; thence along the Koolau range to the beginning; to be styled the Wahiawa district.

(5) The islands of Kauai, Niihau, Kaula, and county of Kauai, shall be divided into five districts as follows:

(A) From Puanaaiea point to the ili of Eleele, including the islands of Niihau and Kaula, to be styled the Waimea district;

(B) From and including the ili of Eleele to and including Mahaulepu, to be styled the Koloa district;

(C) From and including Kipu to the northerly bank of the north fork and the main Wailua river, to be styled the Lihue district;

(D) From the northerly bank of the north fork and the main Wailua river to Kealaakaiole, to be styled the Kawaihau district; and

(E) From and including Kealaakaiole to Puanaaiea point to be styled the Hanalei district. [CC 1859, §498; am L 1878, c 24; am L 1880, c 11; am L 1886, c 44; am L 1887, c 37; am imp L 1890, cc 23, 58; am imp L 1893-4, c 86; superseded by L 1909, c 84, §1; am L 1913, c 34, §1 and c 112, §1; am L 1915, c 52, §1; am L 1921, c 24, §1; RL 1925, §144; am L 1925, c 13, §1; am L 1932 2d, c 68, §§1, 2; RL 1935, §7620; am L 1939, c 35, §1; RL 1945, §151; RL 1955, pt of §10-1; am L 1955, c 191, §1(a); am L 1959, c 6, pt of §1; HRS §4-1; am L 1988, c 245, §2; am L 1989, c 36, §2; am L 1991, c 15, §1; am L 1996, c 179, §1; am L 2012, c 133, §2]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 8-9 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-9
Respect for Our Elders Day.
Status: in_force

The third Sunday of October shall be known and recognized as "Respect for Our Elders Day" during which our elders may be honored with appropriate displays, celebrations, and ceremonies. Respect for Our Elders Day shall not be taken as a state holiday.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 10-25 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-25
Revenue bonds.
Status: in_force

(a) Revenue bonds shall be issued in the name of the board, may be in one or more series, may be in the denomination or denominations, may bear the date or dates, may mature at the time or times not exceeding fifty years from their respective dates, may bear interest at the rate or rates payable at the time or times at the place or places within or without the State, may carry the registration privileges as to principal alone or as to both principal and interest, may be subject to the terms or redemption with or without premium, may be executed in the manner, may contain the terms, covenants, and conditions, and may be in such form as the resolution authorizing the issuance of the bonds, or subsequent resolutions may provide.

(b) The board may acquire policies of insurance and enter into banking arrangements upon terms and conditions as the board may deem necessary or desirable, at the time of delivery of an issue of revenue bonds or a later date as the board deems in the best interest of the office, including contracting for a support facility or facilities as permitted in section 10-25.5, and contracting for interest rate swaps, swaptions, interest rate floors, and other similar contracts to hedge or reduce the amount or duration of payment, rate, spread, or similar risk, or to reduce the cost of borrowing when used in conjunction with revenue bonds issued pursuant to this chapter.

(c) The board may make arrangements as may be necessary or proper for the sale of each issue of revenue bonds or part thereof as are issued pursuant to this chapter, including arranging for the preparation and printing of the revenue bonds, the official statement, and any other documents or instruments deemed required for the issuance and sale of revenue bonds and retaining financial, accounting, and legal consultants, all upon terms and conditions as the board deems advisable and in the best interest of the State and the office. The board may offer the revenue bonds at competitive sale or may negotiate the sale of the revenue bonds to any person or group of persons, to the United States, or any board, agency, instrumentality, or corporation thereof, to the employees' retirement system of the State, to any political subdivision of the State, or to any board, agency, instrumentality, public corporation, or other governmental organization of the State or of any political subdivision thereof.

The sale of the revenue bonds by the board by negotiation shall be at a price or prices, and upon terms and conditions, and the revenue bonds shall bear interest at a rate or rates or varying rates determined from time to time, in the manner as the board shall approve.

The sale of the revenue bonds by the board at competitive sale shall be at a price or prices and upon terms and conditions, and the revenue bonds shall bear interest at a rate or rates or varying rates determined from time to time in the manner as specified by the successful bidder. The revenue bonds shall be sold in the manner provided in section 39-55.

(d) The board may delegate the responsibility for the sale and the fixing of the terms and details of revenue bonds and such other determinations or actions as may be provided by resolution of the board, to the chairperson of the board, the administrator, or another designated officer.

(e) All public officers and bodies of the State, all political subdivisions, all insurance companies and associations, all banks, savings banks, and savings institutions, including building or savings and loan associations, all credit unions, all trust companies, all personal representatives, guardians, trustees, and all other persons and fiduciaries in the State who are regulated by law as to the character of their investment, may legally invest funds within their control and available for investment in revenue bonds issued under this chapter. The purpose of this subsection is to authorize any person, firm, corporation, association, political subdivision, body, or officer, public or private, to use any funds owned or controlled by them, including, without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, sinking, insurance, investment, retirement, compensation, pension, or trust funds, and funds held on deposit, for the purchase of any revenue bonds issued under this chapter. [L 1994, c 283, pt of §2(2); am L 2009, c 146, §6]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 6E-11.6 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 6E / Section 6E-11.6
Administrative penalties.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to any other administrative or judicial remedy provided by this chapter, or by rules adopted pursuant to this chapter, the board may impose by order the penalties specified in section 6E-11.5.

(b) Factors to be considered in imposing an administrative penalty include:

(1) The nature and history of the violation and of any prior violations;

(2) The economic benefit to the violator, or anticipated by the violator, resulting from the violation;

(3) The opportunity, difficulty, and history of corrective action;

(4) Good faith efforts to comply; and

(5) Such other matters as justice may require.

(c) It is presumed that the violator's economic and financial conditions allow payment of the penalty, and the burden of proof to the contrary is on the violator.

(d) In any judicial proceeding to recover the administrative penalty imposed, the board need only show that:

(1) Notice was given;

(2) A hearing was held, or the time granted for requesting a hearing has run without such a request;

(3) The administrative penalty was imposed; and

(4) The penalty remains unpaid. [L 2003, c 104, pt of §2]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 10-35 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-35
Funding and refunding bonds; principal amount.
Status: in_force

Refunding bonds may be issued in a principal amount sufficient to provide funds for the payment of all bonds or indebtedness to be funded or refunded thereby, and for the payment of all expenses paid or incurred in connection with the calling, redeeming, retiring, or paying of such indebtedness or outstanding bonds, and the issuance of such refunding bonds. The expenses may include the amount necessary for the payment of interest upon the indebtedness to be funded or the bonds to be refunded to the maturity or redemption date thereof, the amount necessary for the payment of interest upon the refunding bonds from the date of delivery thereof to the date upon which the principal of the outstanding bonds to be refunded will be paid whether at maturity or pursuant to a call for redemption thereof, or pursuant to agreement with the holders thereof, plus in any case the amount of the premium, if any, required to be paid in order to call or retire the bonds to be required.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 5-22 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-22
Hawaii medal of honor.
Status: in_force

(a) The Hawaii medal of honor may be awarded on behalf of the people of the State of Hawaii to an individual who has been killed in action while:

(1) Engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States;

(2) Engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force;

(3) Serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party;

(4) Serving in a combat zone as designated by presidential order;

(5) Serving in direct support of military operations in a combat zone if that service is designated as such by the United States Department of Defense; or

(6) Performing duty subject to hostile fire or imminent danger if that duty qualifies the individual for special military pay as determined by the United States Department of Defense.

(b) A recipient of the Hawaii medal of honor may have the recipient's name entered on the Hawaii medal of honor roll.

(c) Individuals eligible to receive the Hawaii medal of honor include:

(1) Members of the Hawaii National Guard who were legal residents of Hawaii and were activated into service at the time they were killed in action;

(2) Members of the United States military reserves who were legal residents of Hawaii and were activated into service at the time they were killed in action;

(3) Members of the regular United States armed forces who were:

(A) Legal residents of Hawaii at the time they were killed in action; or

(B) Stationed in Hawaii by a proper order of the United States Department of Defense at the time they were killed in action; and

(4) Members of the Hawaii National Guard or United States military reserves who were activated into service, or members of the regular United States armed forces, who:

(A) Attended a public or private educational institution in Hawaii at some period during their lives; and

(B) Were killed in action.

(d) The Hawaii medal of honor shall be awarded solely by a concurrent resolution:

(1) Introduced by:

(A) The president of the senate;

(B) The speaker of the house of representatives; or

(C) The duly authorized representative of the president of the senate or the speaker of the house of representatives; and

(2) Adopted by both houses of the legislature. [L 2005, c 21, §2; am L 2013, c 9, §2]

Revision Note

Section was enacted as an addition to chapter 121 but is renumbered to this chapter pursuant to §23G-15.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 1-23 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-23
Severability.
Status: in_force

If any provision of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, or the application thereof to any person or circumstances, is held invalid, the remainder of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected thereby.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 6E-41 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 6E / Section 6E-41
Cemeteries; removal or redesignation.
Status: in_force

(a) Any person removing or redesignating any cemetery shall comply with the following requirements:

(1) Publish a notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the State, requesting persons having information concerning the cemetery or persons buried in it to report that information to the department;

(2) Photograph the cemetery generally, and take separate photographs of all headstones located in the cemetery;

(3) Turn over to the department all photographs and any other relevant historical records;

(4) Move all headstones to the place of reinterment; and

(5) Obtain the written concurrence of the department prior to any removal or redesignation if the cemetery has existed for more than fifty years.

(b) The requirements of subsection (a) shall be in addition to any requirements imposed by the department of health. [L 1988, c 265, pt of §1; am L 1990, c 22, §2]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 6E-47 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 6E / Section 6E-47
Pearl Harbor historic trail.
Status: in_force

The official designation of the path that runs from Halawa landing to Waipahu shall be the Pearl Harbor historic trail.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 8-18.5 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-18.5
Sakada Day.
Status: in_force

December 20 of each year shall be known and designated as "Sakada Day"; provided that this day is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 5-6.5 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-6.5
State language.
Status: in_force

(a) The Hawaiian language is the native language of Hawaii and may be used on all emblems and symbols representative of the State and its departments, agencies, and political subdivisions.

(b) The governor, lieutenant governor, state legislators, and heads of the principal departments shall prominently display a Hawaiian translation of the name of their respective office or department at least once on the main page of their official website and in the letterhead of their stationary.

(c) This section shall not be construed to require the full text of legislative bills and other official documents to be written in Hawaiian. [L 1978, c 207, §1; am L 2022, c 170, §3]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 8-24 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-24
[ § 8-24 `Ōlelo Hawai`i Month.
Status: in_force

[ § 8-24 `Ōlelo Hawai`i Month.] (a) Mahina `Ōlelo Hawai`i. E `ike mau a e kapa `ia ana ae ka mahina `o Pepeluali `o ia ka "Mahina `Ōlelo Hawai`i" i mea e ho`omaika`i a e paipai aku ai i ka `ōlelo `ana o ua `ōlelo makuahine nei la. `A`ole e kū ana kēia mahina i kapa `ia ka "Mahina `Ōlelo Hawai`i" i lānui o ka moku`āina o Hawai`i.

(b) `Ōlelo Hawai`i Month. The month of February shall be known and designated as "`Ōlelo Hawai`i Month" to celebrate and encourage the use of Hawaiian language. This month is not and shall not be construed as a state holiday. [L 2013, c 28, §2]

Revision Note

The two new sections enacted were redesignated as subsections (a) and (b) pursuant to §23G-15.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 10-22 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-22
Powers of the board.
Status: in_force

In addition to the powers which it now possesses, the board shall have power to:

(1) Prescribe and collect rents, fees, and charges for the use of or services furnished by any office project or the facilities thereof or of any loan program;

(2) Issue revenue bonds under this chapter, in such principal amounts as may be authorized by the legislature from time to time, to finance in whole or in part the cost of acquisition, purchase, construction, reconstruction, improvement, betterment, extension, or maintenance of any office project or the establishment, funding, or administration of any loan program, including reserves therefor;

(3) Pledge to the punctual payment of such revenue bonds and interest thereon, the revenue of the office project or projects or loan program or programs for which the bonds have been issued, or the revenues of the office, or both, in an amount sufficient to pay such bonds and interest as the same become due and to create and maintain reasonable reserves therefor; and

(4) Advance such moneys of the office, not otherwise required, as are necessary to pay the expenses incurred in making the preparations for the initial issuance of revenue bonds under this part, and to take any other action necessary or proper for carrying into execution and administering this part, including providing for the full use of office projects or the establishment, funding, and administration of any loan program in every way conducive to the furtherance of any or all purposes of the office. [L 1994, c 283, pt of §2(2); am L 2009, c 146, §5; am L 2013, c 171, §4]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 6E-3.5 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 6E / Section 6E-3.5
Consultation.
Status: in_force

The department shall consult with appropriate organizations on all matters relating to aviation artifacts.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 8-3 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-3
Banking holidays.
Status: in_force

Whenever in the opinion of the governor, a public emergency exists, and it seems to the governor to be in the public interest, the governor may by proclamation designate and proclaim as legal banking holidays in the State such number of consecutive days as in the governor's judgment the emergency may require. The governor may extend the same as the governor may deem advisable. The proclamation of bank holidays shall not relate to any business other than that of banking and kindred operations, nor as prohibiting, perforce, any voluntary conduct of banking business, in whole or in part, except to the extent declared in the proclamation or in any further proclamation in enlargement or modification thereof.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 9-22 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-22
State art museum; establishment.
Status: in_force

The state art museum is established within the foundation. The operations of the state art museum shall be funded and supported by:

(1) Appropriations from the legislature;

(2) Federal grants and subsidies;

(3) Voluntary contributions; and

(4) Funds received pursuant to section 9-3(7). [L 2004, c 125, pt of §2; am L 2025, c 131, §5]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 10-2 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-2
Definitions.
Status: in_force

In this chapter, if not inconsistent with the context:

"Administrator" means the administrator of the office of Hawaiian affairs.

"Beneficiary of the public trust entrusted upon the office" means native Hawaiians and Hawaiians.

"Board" means the board of trustees.

"Grant" means an award of funds by the office to a specified recipient to support the activities of the recipient for activities that are consistent with the purposes of this chapter.

"Hawaiian" means any descendant of the aboriginal peoples inhabiting the Hawaiian Islands which exercised sovereignty and subsisted in the Hawaiian Islands in 1778, and which peoples thereafter have continued to reside in Hawaii.

"Native Hawaiian" means any descendant of not less than one-half part of the races inhabiting the Hawaiian Islands previous to 1778, as defined by the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended; provided that the term identically refers to the descendants of such blood quantum of such aboriginal peoples which exercised sovereignty and subsisted in the Hawaiian Islands in 1778 and which peoples thereafter continued to reside in Hawaii.

"Office" means the office of Hawaiian affairs.

"Recipient" means any organization or person receiving a grant. [L 1979, c 196, pt of §2; am L 1990, c 304, §§3, 16; am L 1992, c 318, §2; am L 1997, c 350, §§14, 15; am L 2002, c 182, §2]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 8-4.6 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-4.6
Asian Lunar New Year Commemoration Week.
Status: in_force

The one week period following the day of the Chinese New Year shall be known and designated as the "Asian Lunar New Year Week of Commemoration in Hawaii". This week is not and shall not be construed as a state holiday.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 6E-13 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 6E / Section 6E-13
Injunctive relief.
Status: in_force

(a) In addition to, and without limiting the other powers of the attorney general and without altering or waiving any criminal penalty, civil, or administrative provisions of this chapter, the attorney general shall have the power to bring an action in the name of the State in any environmental court of competent jurisdiction for restraining orders and injunctive relief to restrain and enjoin violations or threatened violations of this chapter.

(b) Any person may maintain an action in the [environmental court] having jurisdiction where the alleged violation occurred or is likely to occur for restraining orders or injunctive relief against the State, its political subdivisions, or any person upon a showing of irreparable injury, for the protection of an historic property or a burial site and the public trust therein from unauthorized or improper demolition, alteration, or transfer of the property or burial site. [L 1976, c 104, pt of §2; am L 1990, c 306, §10; am L 2003, c 104, §4; am L 2014, c 218, §8]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 1-29 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-29
Computation of time.
Status: in_force

The time in which any act provided by law is to be done is computed by excluding the first day and including the last, unless the last day is a Sunday or holiday and then it is also excluded. When so provided by the rules of court, the last day also shall be excluded if it is a Saturday.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 5-7.6 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-7.6
Aloha order of merit.
Status: in_force

(a) There is established the Aloha order of merit, within the office of the governor for administrative purposes, to honor individuals selected under this section. Individuals conferred the lifetime title of "member of the Aloha order of merit" shall be inducted into the order by the governor after receiving the approval of the legislature by concurrent resolution. Honorees shall have:

(1) Achieved national or international recognition in their field either by a single event or by the totality of their work that has been either pioneering in their field or that has been outstanding in the long-term; and

(2) (A) Contributed to the attainment of statehood for Hawaii;

(B) Devoted themselves to the betterment of the State, embodying the concept of the Aloha Spirit;

(C) Provided extraordinary service to the State; or

(D) Brought honor to the State.

(b) Honorees shall be selected by an Aloha order of merit committee. The committee shall consist of three members. Each member shall serve for a term of two years. One member of the committee shall be a member of the senate appointed by the president of the senate, one member of the committee shall be a member of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives, and one member of the committee shall be appointed by the governor.

(c) Nominations for honorees shall be accepted by the committee from members of the legislature, the governor, and the general public. Nominations shall be in the form and manner prescribed by the office of the governor. The committee shall establish criteria for selection and induction to ensure and maintain the prestige of the order. The committee may select or choose not to select any individual from the nominations received in any given year.

(d) Upon induction or as soon thereafter as may be necessary, the governor may award appropriate mementos to members of the order.

(e) The governor may request a member of the order to serve as an emissary for the people of Hawaii on appropriate occasions. [L 1993, c 231, §2]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 8-38 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-38
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month.
Status: in_force

The month of September shall be known and designated as "Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month" to promote public awareness of the risks of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. This month is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 9-12 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-12
Conditions for foundation grants.
Status: in_force

Applicants to whom a grant has been awarded shall agree to comply with the following conditions before receiving the grant:

(1) Be, employ, or have under contract persons who are qualified to engage in the program or activity to be funded by the State; provided that for nonprofit organizations, no two or more members of a family or kin of the first or second degree shall be employed or under contract by the organization unless specifically permitted in writing by the foundation;

(2) Comply with applicable federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, or physical handicap;

(3) Agree not to use public funds for purposes of entertainment or perquisites;

(4) Comply with other requirements as the foundation may prescribe to ensure adherence to federal, state, and county laws by the grant recipient; and

(5) Allow the foundation, the legislative bodies, and the legislative auditor full access to records, reports, files, and other related documents so that the program, management, and fiscal practices of the grant recipient may be monitored and evaluated to assure the proper and effective expenditure of public funds. [L 1992, c 181, pt of §1]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 6D-7 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 6D / Section 6D-7
Access.
Status: in_force

No person may enter or traverse a cave, or any segment thereof, without the property owner's prior written consent.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 8-34 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-34
[ §8-34] La Hoihoi Ea.
Status: in_force

[ §8-34] La Hoihoi Ea. July 31 of each year shall be known and designated as La Hoihoi Ea to recognize the accomplishments of King Kamehameha III in restoring the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Hawaii and honor upstanding members of the Hawaiian community. La Hoihoi Ea is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 8-30 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-30
Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month.
Status: in_force

The month of September shall be known and designated as "Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month". This month is not and shall not be construed as a state holiday.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 1-13 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-13
Official languages.
Status: in_force

English and Hawaiian are the official languages of Hawaii. Whenever there is found to exist any radical and irreconcilable difference between the English and Hawaiian version of any of the laws of the State, the English version shall be held binding. Hawaiian shall not be required for public acts and transactions.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 8-12 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-12
World Ocean Day.
Status: in_force

June 8 of each year shall be known and recognized as "World Ocean Day" to celebrate and honor the oceans of the world, improve international relations, and increase public awareness of conservation management of the ocean environment; provided that this day is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday. All citizens shall be encouraged to observe and celebrate the blessings of the oceans and endeavor to become caretakers of the ocean for future generations.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 1-27 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-27
Citations of laws included in supplements and replacement volumes.
Status: in_force

Any act of the legislature may be cited in any subsequent legislative act or in any other proceeding by reference to the chapter or section numbers as set forth in the supplements and replacement volumes published pursuant to sections 23G-14 to 23G-16.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 10-27 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-27
Covenants in resolution authorizing revenue bonds.
Status: in_force

Any resolution or resolutions authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds under this part may contain covenants as to:

(1) The purpose or purposes to which the proceeds of the sale of revenue bonds may be applied; the use and disposition of such proceeds; the investment thereof pending such use and disposition; and the use and disposition of the income from such investment;

(2) The use and disposition of the revenue of the office project or projects or the loan program or programs for which the revenue bonds are issued are to be included; the use and disposition of the revenue of all office projects and loan programs, and of the revenues of the office, including the creation and maintenance of reserves; the investment of such revenues and of the moneys in such reserves; and the use and disposition of the income from such investments;

(3) The minimum amount of revenues to be produced by the office projects, the loan programs, or the office, over and above the amount required to be produced by the first sentence and paragraphs (1) to (3) of section 10‑31;

(4) The use and disposition of the proceeds of the sale of any office project, or part thereof;

(5) The acquisition, purchase, construction, reconstruction, improvement, betterment, extension, and maintenance of any office project other than the office project or projects for the construction or maintenance of which revenue bonds are issued;

(6) The issuance of other or additional revenue bonds payable either from the revenue of the office project or projects or the loan program or programs for which the revenue bonds are issued or from the revenue of the office or payable from the revenue of other office projects or loan programs;

(7) The maintenance of the office project and administration of the loan program, including the creation by the board of such supervisory positions, which shall not be subject to chapter 76, as are necessary to facilitate the issuance of revenue bonds by ensuring the adequacy of revenues;

(8) The insurance to be carried on office projects or for loan programs and the use and disposition of insurance moneys;

(9) Books of account and inspection and audit thereof;

(10) A procedure by which the terms and conditions of the bond resolution or indenture may be subsequently amended or modified with the consent of the board, the vote or written assent of the holders of bonds or any proportion of the holders, or any trustee thereof; and

(11) The terms and conditions upon which the holders of revenue bonds, or any proportion of the holders, or any trustee thereof, shall be entitled to the appointment of a receiver by any court of competent jurisdiction, which court shall have jurisdiction in such proceedings, and which receiver may enter and take possession of the office project or projects, maintain them, prescribe rents, fees, and charges therefrom, enforce or foreclose loans, and collect, receive, and apply all revenue thereafter arising therefrom in the same manner as the board itself might do, but the receiver shall have no power, nor be granted any power, to utilize, or permit the utilization of, any office project or to enforce any loan agreement other than in a manner consistent with and in furtherance of the purposes of the office.

This part and any such resolution or resolutions shall be a contract with the holders of bonds issued under this part, and the duties of the board and any such resolution or resolutions shall be enforceable by any bondholder by mandamus or other appropriate suit, action, or proceeding in any court of competent jurisdiction. [L 1994, c 283, pt of §2(2); am L 2000, c 253, §150; am L 2008, c 16, §1; am L 2013, c 171, §7]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 8- — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-
36] La Kuokoa; Hawaiian Independence Day.
Status: in_force

November 28 of each year shall be known and designated as La Kuokoa, Hawaiian Independence Day, to celebrate the historical recognition of the independence of the Kingdom of Hawaii. This day is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 6E-72 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 6E / Section 6E-72
Taking, appropriation, excavation, injury, destruction, or alteration of a burial site; penalty.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits the offense of taking, appropriation, excavation, injury, destruction, or alteration of a burial site if the person knowingly:

(1) Takes, appropriates, excavates, injures, destroys, or alters any burial site or the contents thereof, located on private land or land owned or controlled by the State or any of its political subdivisions, except as permitted by the department; or

(2) Takes, appropriates, excavates, injures, destroys, or alters any burial site or the contents thereof during the course of land development or land alteration activities to which section 6E-42 applies, without obtaining the required approval.

(b) Taking, appropriation, excavation, injury, destruction, or alteration of a burial site is a misdemeanor for which a fine not to exceed $25,000 may be imposed, in addition to any other penalty authorized by chapter 706 for a misdemeanor.

(c) Each day of a continued violation of this section shall constitute a distinct and separate offense. [L 2005, c 128, pt of §1]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 6K-1 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 6K / Section 6K-1
Administration of chapter.
Status: in_force

The Kaho`olawe island reserve commission and the department of land and natural resources shall administer this chapter.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 6D-4 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 6D / Section 6D-4
Disturbance of native organisms.
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly remove, kill, or substantially harm any native or endemic organisms within any cave except as provided by a scientific permit obtained from the appropriate agency. This is not intended to restrict normal fishing and gathering in accordance with existing laws.

(b) This section shall not apply to caves encountered within the normal course of a construction context; provided that any cave protection mitigative measures disclosed through environmental review under chapter 343 and land use permitting processes shall be adhered to.

(c) This section shall not in any way prohibit or constrain surface activities on the land above a cave. [L 2002, c 241, pt of §2]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 6E-14 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 6E / Section 6E-14
Preservation activities by political subdivisions.
Status: in_force

The political subdivisions of this State may engage in a comprehensive program of historic preservation, to promote the use and conservation of historic properties for the education, pleasure, and enrichment of the citizens of this State. The governing body of any political subdivision may establish an historic preservation commission to preserve, promote, and develop the historical resources of the political subdivision.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 10-7 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-7
Board of trustees.
Status: in_force

The office of Hawaiian affairs shall be governed by a board to be officially known as the board of trustees, office of Hawaiian affairs. Members of the board shall be elected in accordance with chapter 13D, with reference to sections 11-15, 11-25, 12-5, 12-6, and vacancies shall be filled in accordance with section 17-7.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 6E-73 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 6E / Section 6E-73
Failure to stop work upon discovery of a burial site; penalty.
Status: in_force

(a) A person commits the offense of failure to stop work upon discovery of a burial site if the person discovers a burial site and knowingly fails to stop work in the immediate area and report the discovery as required by section 6E-43.6.

(b) It is not a defense to the prosecution of a violation of this section that the discovery of the burial site was inadvertent.

(c) Failure to stop work upon discovery of a burial site is a misdemeanor for which a fine not to exceed $25,000 may be imposed in addition to any other penalty authorized by chapter 706 for a misdemeanor.

(d) Each day of a continued violation of this section shall constitute a distinct and separate offense. [L 2005, c 128, pt of §1]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 6D-9 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 6D / Section 6D-9
Liability.
Status: in_force

(a) An owner of a cave who either directly or indirectly invites or permits without charge any person to use the cave for educational, native Hawaiian cultural, or scientific purposes does not:

(1) Extend any assurance that the premises are safe for any purpose;

(2) Confer upon the person the legal status of an invitee or licensee to whom a duty of care is owed;

(3) Assume responsibility for, or incur liability for, any injury to person or property caused by an act of omission or commission of those persons; or

(4) Assume responsibility for, or incur liability for, any injury to any person or persons who enter the premises in response to an injured educational, native Hawaiian cultural, or scientific user.

(b) Nothing in this section shall be construed to:

(1) Create a duty of care or ground of liability for injury to persons or property; or

(2) Relieve any person using the cave of another for educational, native Hawaiian cultural, or scientific purposes from any obligation which the person may have in the absence of this section to exercise care in the person's use of that cave and in the person's activities therein, or from the legal consequences of failure to employ such care; or

(3) Limit the effect of chapter 520.

(c) Nothing in this section limits in any way any liability which otherwise exists:

(1) For wilful or malicious failure to guard or warn against a dangerous condition, use, or structure which the owner knowingly creates or perpetuates and for wilful or malicious failure to guard or warn against a dangerous activity which the owner knowingly pursues or perpetuates; and

(2) For injury suffered in any case where the owner of a cave charges a fee to any person who enters or uses the cave for educational, native Hawaiian cultural, or scientific purposes, except that in the case of land leased to the State or a political subdivision thereof, any consideration received by the owner for such lease shall not be deemed a charge within the meaning of this section. [L 2002, c 241, pt of §2]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 1-32 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-32
Acts to be done on holidays.
Status: in_force

Whenever any act of a secular nature other than a work of necessity or mercy is appointed by law or contract to be performed upon a particular day, which day falls upon a Sunday or holiday, the act may be performed upon the next business day with the same effect as if it had been performed upon the appointed day. When so provided by the rules of court, the act also may be performed upon the next business day with the same effect as if it had been performed upon the appointed day if the appointed day falls on a Saturday.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 5-7.5 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-7.5
"Aloha Spirit".
Status: in_force

(a) "Aloha Spirit" is the coordination of mind and heart within each person. It brings each person to the self. Each person must think and emote good feelings to others. In the contemplation and presence of the life force, "Aloha", the following unuhi laula loa may be used:

"Akahai", meaning kindness to be expressed with tenderness;

"Lokahi", meaning unity, to be expressed with harmony;

"Oluolu", meaning agreeable, to be expressed with pleasantness;

"Haahaa", meaning humility, to be expressed with modesty;

"Ahonui", meaning patience, to be expressed with perseverance.

These are traits of character that express the charm, warmth and sincerity of Hawaii's people. It was the working philosophy of native Hawaiians and was presented as a gift to the people of Hawaii. "Aloha" is more than a word of greeting or farewell or a salutation. "Aloha" means mutual regard and affection and extends warmth in caring with no obligation in return. "Aloha" is the essence of relationships in which each person is important to every other person for collective existence. "Aloha" means to hear what is not said, to see what cannot be seen and to know the unknowable.

(b) In exercising their power on behalf of the people and in fulfillment of their responsibilities, obligations and service to the people, the legislature, governor, lieutenant governor, executive officers of each department, the chief justice, associate justices, and judges of the appellate, circuit, and district courts may contemplate and reside with the life force and give consideration to the "Aloha Spirit". [L 1986, c 202, §1]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 1-4.5 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-4.5
Cession of concurrent jurisdiction.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the State of Hawaii hereby cedes concurrent legislative jurisdiction to the United States over the lands and improvements located in the State presently owned or hereafter acquired, whether acquired by condemnation or otherwise, leased, occupied, or controlled by or for the United States Department of Justice, or any of its component agencies or bureaus, for correctional purposes.

(b) Cession of concurrent legislative jurisdiction, in accordance with subsection (a), shall only take effect upon the acceptance of such jurisdiction by the United States. The concurrent legislative jurisdiction so ceded shall end as to any such lands, improvements, or such portions thereof, that cease to be owned, leased, occupied, or controlled by or on behalf of the United States for correctional purposes. [L 1998, c 291, §1]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 1-14 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-14
Words have usual meaning.
Status: in_force

The words of a law are generally to be understood in their most known and usual signification, without attending so much to the literal and strictly grammatical construction of the words as to their general or popular use or meaning. [CC 1859, §9; RL 1925, §9; RL 1935, §10; RL 1945, §9; RL 1955, §1-17; HRS §1-14]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 10-13.6 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-13.6
Public land trust conveyed for the development of housing projects.
Status: in_force

(a) This section applies to the revenue derived from land of the public land trust as designated in subsection (e) that is conveyed by the department of land and natural resources to the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation for the development of housing projects as defined under section 201H-1. The amount due to the office shall be determined by multiplying the fair market value of the land by twenty per cent. For the purpose of this section:

"Fair market value" means the amount of money that a purchaser willing but not obliged to buy the land would pay to an owner willing but not obliged to sell it, taking into consideration the highest and best use of the land.

"Highest and best use" means the most profitable, probable, and legal use to which the land can be put.

(b) Fair market value shall be determined on a per acre basis pursuant to appraisals performed in conformance with the uniform standards of professional appraisal practice as adopted by the department of commerce and consumer affairs, not more than ninety days before the conveyance of the land to the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation. The appraisals shall be performed by two disinterested appraisers each of whose services shall be contracted by the department of land and natural resources and the office, respectively. If the land is of the public land trust and sugarcane lands, as defined by article XII, section 1 of the state constitution, the office and the department of Hawaiian home lands shall contract the services of one appraiser. The parties shall contract the services of the appraisers within thirty business days after the department of land and natural resources gives written notice to the office, together with the department of Hawaiian home lands if the land is of the public land trust and sugarcane lands, of the proposed conveyance of the land to the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation.

If any party fails or refuses to contract the services of an appraiser, then the other party may petition the circuit court in the county where the land is located to appoint the other of the two appraisers. If the two appraisers are unable to agree on a fair market value, then within thirty days thereafter, the department of land and natural resources and the office, together with the department of Hawaiian home lands if the land is of the public land trust and sugarcane lands, shall contract for the services of a mutually agreed upon third appraiser and the decision of the majority of the appraisers shall be final with respect to determination of the fair market value of the land. If the department of land and natural resources and the office, together with the department of Hawaiian home lands if the land is of the public land trust and sugarcane lands, are unable to agree on the selection of the third appraiser, any party may petition the circuit court in the county where the land is located to appoint the third appraiser.

(c) The amount due to the office shall be due and payable by the State on the date of conveyance of the land to the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation. Payment to the office may be in the form of public lands or moneys. If payment is to be in the form of public lands, the lands shall be mutually agreed upon by the department of land and natural resources and the office, and shall be of value comparable to the amount due to the office. Any monetary payment shall be an obligation of the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation. Any portion of that amount that is not paid on the date of conveyance shall be subject to simple interest annually, established pursuant to the fifteen year treasury rate at the time of the conveyance and payable annually by the State to the office.

(d) Twenty per cent of the revenue received by the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation from commercial, industrial, or other nonresidential use of the land shall be paid annually to the office; provided that:

(1) The office shall not receive payment under this subsection until the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation recovers all moneys previously paid to the office for that portion of land used for commercial, industrial, or other nonresidential purposes;

(2) If borrowed moneys are used to finance the development of land for commercial, industrial, or other nonresidential purposes, annual payments due to the office under this subsection shall be made pursuant to the following order of priority:

(A) The Hawaii housing finance and development corporation satisfies as a first priority the amount computed annually on the pro rata portion (not the total debt service over the life of the debt) of its total debt service on the borrowed moneys;

(B) The Hawaii housing finance and development corporation satisfies as a second priority its operating expense obligations directly incurred from the development and operation of land used for commercial, industrial, or other nonresidential purposes in an amount not exceeding one per cent of the revenues for the project; and

(C) After the first and second priorities are satisfied, the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation shall make annual payments due to the office under this subsection from any remaining revenues; and

(3) In the event of a sale of land used for commercial, industrial, or other nonresidential purposes, the office shall receive twenty per cent of the revenue received by the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation.

(e) This section shall only apply to the Hawaii housing finance and development corporation's developments known as the villages of Leali`i, Maui, and villages of La`i`opua, Hawaii. [L 1992, c 318, §1; am L 1997, c 350, §§14, 15; am L 2005, c 196, §26(b); am L 2006, c 180, §16; am L 2007, c 249, §2]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 5-5 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-5
State seal, description.
Status: in_force

The great seal of the State shall be circular in shape, two and three-quarters inches in diameter, and of the design being described, with the tinctures added as a basis for the coat of arms as follows:

Arms. An heraldic shield which is quarterly; first and fourth, stripes of the Hawaiian flag; second and third, on a yellow field, a white ball pierced on a black staff; overall, a green escutcheon with a five-pointed yellow star in the center.

Supporters. On the right side, Kamehameha I, standing in the attitude as represented by the bronze statue in front of Aliiolani Hale, Honolulu; cloak and helmet yellow; figure in natural colors. To the left, goddess of liberty, wearing a Phrygian cap and laurel wreath, and holding in right hand the Hawaiian flag, partly unfurled.

Crest. A rising sun irradiated in gold, surrounded by a legend "State of Hawaii, 1959", on a scroll, black lettering.

Motto. "Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono" on the scroll at bottom, gold lettering.

Further accessories. Below the shield, the bird phoenix wings outstretched; arising from flames, body black, wings half yellow, half dark red; also eight taro leaves, having on either side banana foliage and sprays of maiden hair fern, trailed upwards. [L 1901, c 16, §1; RL 1925, §143; RL 1935, §7771; RL 1945, §12941; RL 1955, §14-5; am L 1957, c 29, §1; am L 1959, c 272, §2; HRS §5-5]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 6E-16 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 6E / Section 6E-16
Hawaii historic preservation special fund.
Status: in_force

(a) There shall be established a Hawaii historic preservation special fund into which shall be deposited the following moneys:

(1) Appropriations by the legislature to the special fund;

(2) Gifts, donations, and grants from public agencies and private persons;

(3) All proceeds collected by the department derived from historic preserve user fees, historic preserve leases or concession fees, fees charged to carry out the purposes of this chapter, or the sale of goods;

(4) Civil, criminal, and administrative penalties, fines, and other charges collected under this chapter or any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter; and

(5) Fines collected under section 508D-21.

All interest earned or accrued on moneys deposited in the fund shall become part of the fund. The fund shall be administered by the department; provided that the department may contract with a public or private agency to provide the day-to-day management of the fund.

(b) Subject to legislative authorization, the department may expend moneys from the fund:

(1) For permanent and temporary staff positions;

(2) To replenish goods;

(3) To produce public information materials;

(4) To provide financial assistance to public agencies and private agencies in accordance with chapter 42F involved in historic preservation activities other than those covered by section 6E-9; and

(5) To cover administrative and operational costs of the historic preservation program.

(c) The department shall adopt rules in accordance with chapter 91 for the purposes of this section. [L 1989, c 388, §2; am L 1991, c 335, §2; am L 1997, c 207, §2; am L 1998, c 311, §2; am L 2006, c 214, §1; am L 2024, c 119, §3]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 10-15 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-15
Annual report.
Status: in_force

The board shall prepare and make public their annual report which shall include an enumeration of their activities, income, and expenditures during the year. The annual report for the previous fiscal year shall be submitted to the governor and the legislature ten days prior to the convening of each regular session of the legislature. The board shall prepare and submit special reports as may be required by the legislature.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 8-10 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-10
Bodhi Day.
Status: in_force

December8 of each year shall be known and designated as "Bodhi Day" in recognition that on this day Prince Siddhartha Gautama, after six years of study and rigorous ascetic practices and meditation, attained "enlightenment" or "awakening" to the true nature of existence, which was later conceptualized as the "Four Noble Truths". This day is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 10H-5 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 10H / Section 10H-5
Native Hawaiian convention.
Status: in_force

The publication of the roll of qualified Native Hawaiians, as provided in section 10H‑4, is intended to facilitate the process under which qualified Native Hawaiians may independently commence the organization of a convention of qualified Native Hawaiians, established for the purpose of organizing themselves.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 6E-52 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 6E / Section 6E-52
Transfer of lands.
Status: in_force

Any county or the State may transfer lands to the department for the purposes of this part, which are declared public purposes, on any terms or conditions or tenure or otherwise as the county or the State may desire to impose, any other law restricting such transfer, or restricting the type, location or classification of lands which may be transferred, to the contrary notwithstanding. Lands under Executive Order No. 1534, dated November19, 1952, are transferred to the department of land and natural resources; provided that the aforesaid land under Executive Order No. 1534, subject to current encumbrances and the agreement reached on August3, 1961, between the Pacific War Memorial Commission of Hawaii and the Disabled American Veterans, shall be used for the purposes for which that land was set aside, a site for the creation and maintenance of a living war memorial as provided by Act 288, Session Laws of Hawaii 1949, as amended by Joint Resolution 37, Session Laws of Hawaii 1951.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 5-16 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-16
State flower and individual island flowers.
Status: in_force

The native yellow hibiscus (Hibiscus brackenridgei A. Gray), also known as the Pua Aloalo or Ma`o-hau-hele, is established and designated as the official flower of the State.

The `ōhi`a lehua (metrosideros macropus M. collina), also known as the pua lehua, is established and designated as the official flower of the island of Hawai`i.

The lokelani, also known as the damask rose (rosa damascena), is established and designated as the official flower of the island of Maui.

The pua `ilima from the native dodder shrubs (sida fallax) is established and designated as the official flower of the island of O`ahu.

The mokihana from the native tree (pelea anisata) is established and designated as the official lei material of the island of Kaua`i.

The pua kukui, also known as the candlenut tree (aleurites moluccana), is established and designated as the official lei material of the island of Moloka`i.

The kauna`oa, also known as the native dodder (cuscuta sandwichiana), is established and designated as the official lei material of the island of Lāna`i.

The pūpū, also known as the momi, laiki, and kahelelani, is established and designated as the official lei material of the island of Ni`ihau.

The hinahina or native heliotrope (heliotropium anomalum, var. argenteum) is established and designated as the official lei material of the island of Kaho`olawe. [L 1988, c 177, §1; am L 2000, c 165, §3]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 6K-5 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 6K / Section 6K-5
Commission.
Status: in_force

(a) There is established the Kaho`olawe island reserve commission to be placed within the department of land and natural resources for administrative purposes as provided in section 26-35. The commission shall consist of seven members to be appointed in the manner and to serve for the terms provided in section 26-34; provided that:

(1) One member shall be a member of the Protect Kaho`olawe Ohana;

(2) Two members shall be appointed by the governor from a list provided by the Protect Kaho`olawe Ohana;

(3) One member shall be a trustee or representative of the office of Hawaiian affairs;

(4) One member shall be a county official appointed by the governor from a list provided by the mayor of the county of Maui;

(5) One member shall be the chairperson of the board of land and natural resources; and

(6) One member shall be appointed by the governor from a list provided by native Hawaiian organizations.

(b) The governor shall appoint the chairperson from among the members of the commission.

(c) The members of the commission shall serve without pay but shall be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses, including travel expenses, incurred in carrying out their duties.

(d) Any action taken by the commission shall be approved by a simple majority of its members. Four members shall constitute a quorum to do business.

(e) The commission, without regard to the requirements of chapter 76, may hire employees necessary to perform its duties. [L 1993, c 340, pt of §2; am L 1994, c 161, §4; am L 2000, c 253, §150]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 10-16 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-16
Suits.
Status: in_force

(a) The office may sue and be sued in its corporate name. The State shall not be liable for any acts or omissions of the office, its officers, employees, and the members of the board of trustees, except as provided under subsection (b).

(b) In matters of tort, the office, its officers and employees, and the members of the board shall be subject to suit only in the manner provided for suits against the State under chapter 662.

(c) In matters of misapplication of funds and resources in breach of fiduciary duty, board members shall be subject to suit brought by any beneficiary of the public trust entrusted upon the office, either through the office of the attorney general or through private counsel.

(d) In matters involving other forms of remedies, the office, its officers and employees, and the members of the board shall be subject to suit as provided by any other provision of law and by the common law. [L 1979, c 196, pt of §2]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 5-19 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-19
Description of the Hawaiian flag.
Status: in_force

The official description of the Hawaiian flag as authorized to represent the State of Hawaii on land and sea, and authorized for executive state agencies, second to the stars and stripes of the United States shall be:

(1) The Hawaiian flag shall consist of eight horizontal stripes, alternately white, red, blue, etc., beginning at the top, having a jack cantoned in the dexter chief angle next to the point of suspension;

(2) The jack shall consist of a blue field charged with a compound saltire (crossing) of alternate tincture white and red, the white having precedence; a narrow edge of white borders each red side of the saltire;

(3) A red cross bordered with white is charged (placed) over all;

(4) The proportion shall be as follows:

(A) The fly (length) is twice the hoist (width);

(B) The jack is half the hoist (width) in breadth and 7-16 the fly in length;

(C) The arms of the red cross with border shall be equal in width to one of the horizontal stripes; the white border shall be one-third the width of the red cross;

(D) The arms of the compound saltire (crossing) are equal in width to the red cross, the tinctures white, red, and the border being in the proportion of 3, 2, 1, respectively.

When the Hawaiian flag is flown from the same halyard as the flag of the United States of America is flown, it shall be underneath the national colors.

The Hawaiian flag shall not be used to cover a platform or speaker's desk, nor to drape over the front of a speaker's platform.

When the Hawaiian flag and the flag of the United States of America are displayed on a speaker's platform at the same time, the Hawaiian flag shall be on the left side of the speaker, the speaker's left, while the flag of the United States of America is on the right side of the speaker, the speaker's right.

When the Hawaiian flag is used to cover a casket, it shall be so placed that the jack is at the head and over the left shoulder. The flag shall not be lowered into the grave or allowed to touch the ground.

To fold the Hawaiian flag ceremoniously, first fold it lengthwise, bringing the striped half up over the jack. Then repeat, with the jack on the outside. Beginning at the lower right, make a series of triangular folds until the flag resembles a cocked hat with only the jack visible.

The Hawaiian flag shall be flown at half-mast by first raising it to the top of the flagpole, and then slowly lowering it to a position one-fourth of the distance down the flagpole, and there leaving it during the time it is to be displayed. In taking the flag down, it shall first be raised to the top of the flagpole, and then slowly lowered with appropriate ceremony.

When the Hawaiian flag is in such condition of repair that it is no longer a suitable emblem for displaying, it shall be totally destroyed, preferably by burning, and that privately; or this shall be done by some other method in keeping with the spirit of respect and reverence that all owe the emblem that represents the Aloha State of Hawaii. [L 1990, c 215, pt of §2]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 10H-8 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 10H / Section 10H-8
Reaffirmation of delegation of federal authority; governmental authority and power; negotiations.
Status: in_force

(a) The delegation by the United States of authority to the State of Hawaii to address the conditions of the indigenous, native people of Hawaii contained in the Act entitled "An Act to Provide for the Admission of the State of Hawaii into the Union", approved March 18, 1959 (Public Law 86-3), is reaffirmed.

(b) Consistent with the policies of the State of Hawaii, the members of the qualified Native Hawaiian roll, and their descendants, shall be acknowledged by the State of Hawaii as the indigenous, aboriginal, maoli population of Hawaii. [L 2011, c 195, pt of §2]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 6E-83 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 6E / Section 6E-83
Government-owned land; construction prohibited.
Status: in_force

No new homes or other structures shall be constructed on government‑owned land within one thousand feet of the shoreline within the south Kona wilderness area, except as follows:

(1) Structures built by the department for the purpose of managing the area; and

(2) Repairs to existing structures pursuant to rules adopted by the department under chapter 91;

provided that no government-owned land within the south Kona wilderness area shall be subdivided; provided further that the State and the county of Hawaii shall not be permitted to consolidate and resubdivide lots within the area if this consolidation or subdivision would increase the number of buildable lots. [L 2011, c 178, pt of §2]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 7-1 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-1
Building materials, water, etc.
Status: in_force

§7-1 Building materials, water, etc.; landlords' titles subject to tenants' use. Where the landlords have obtained, or may hereafter obtain, allodial titles to their lands, the people on each of their lands shall not be deprived of the right to take firewood, house-timber, aho cord, thatch, or ki leaf, from the land on which they live, for their own private use, but they shall not have a right to take such articles to sell for profit. The people shall also have a right to drinking water, and running water, and the right of way. The springs of water, running water, and roads shall be free to all, on all lands granted in fee simple; provided that this shall not be applicable to wells and watercourses, which individuals have made for their own use. [CC 1859, §1477; RL 1925, §576; RL 1935, §1694; RL 1945, §12901; RL 1955, §14-1; HRS §7-1]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 5-16.5 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-16.5
Official island colors.
Status: in_force

The color red is established and designated as the official color of the island of Hawai`i.

The color pink is established and designated as the official color of the island of Maui.

The color golden yellow is established and designated as the official color of the island of O`ahu.

The color purple is established and designated as the official color of the island of Kaua`i.

The color green is established and designated as the official color of the island of Moloka`i.

The color orange is established and designated as the official color of the island of Lāna`i.

The color white is established and designated as the official color of the island of Ni`ihau.

The color gray is established and designated as the official color of the island of Kaho`olawe. [L 2000, c 165, §2]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 10-14.55 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-14.55
Audit and report.
Status: in_force

The auditor shall conduct an audit of the office at least once every four years and shall submit a report on findings and recommendations to the governor and the legislature on or before the convening of the next immediate legislative session. The first audit report shall be submitted no later than January15, 1996.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 1-21 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-21
"Oath".
Status: in_force

The word "oath" includes a solemn affirmation. [CC 1859, §19; RL 1925, §18; RL 1935, §19; RL 1945, §18; RL 1955, §1-26; HRS §1-21; am L 1973, c 31, §1]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 6E-44 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 6E / Section 6E-44
Veterans memorial commission.
Status: in_force

[§6E-44 Veterans memorial commission.] There is established a commission whose function is to plan and select works of art for memorials to the veterans of the Korean and Vietnam conflicts as well as to select a site for the memorials. The commission shall be composed of nine members appointed by the governor, and shall include veterans from these conflicts; of the nine members, three shall be selected from a list of persons nominated by the speaker of the house of representatives, and three shall be selected from a list of persons nominated by the senate president. Confirmation of commission members shall not be required.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 6E-18 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 6E / Section 6E-18
[ §6E-18] President Barack Obama historical markers.
Status: in_force

[ §6E-18] President Barack Obama historical markers. (a) The department shall consult with the Hawaii tourism authority and state foundation on culture and the arts to identify sites in the State that were significant in the life of President Barack Obama, the forty-fourth President of the United States of America, and determine appropriate locations for historical markers to indicate these significant sites.

(b) The department shall place historical markers at the locations identified pursuant to subsection (a); provided that:

(1) If the location identified for a historical marker is on privately owned property, the historical marker shall only be placed if the property owner agrees to have the marker placed at that location;

(2) If an owner of private property does not agree to have a marker placed on the owner's property, the marker may be placed on public property in close proximity to that location; and

(3) If the location identified for a historical marker is a private residence, the historical marker shall be placed only if the owner agrees to have a historical marker placed either at the residence or on public property in close proximity to that location. [L 2022, c 210, §1]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 1-28.5 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-28.5
Publication of notice.
Status: in_force

(a) Notwithstanding any other statute, law, charter provision, ordinance, or rule to the contrary, whenever a government agency is required to give public notice or to publish notice, the notice shall be given only as follows:

(1) For statewide publication:

(A) In a daily or weekly publication of statewide circulation; or

(B) By publication in separate daily or weekly publications whose combined circulation is statewide; and

(2) For county-wide publication, by publication in a daily or weekly publication in the affected county.

Additional supplemental notice may also be given through Hawaii FYI, the State's interactive computer system.

(b) For purposes of this section, the comptroller pursuant to chapter 103D shall determine a publication for all government agencies to enable the public to go to one source of publication for published public notice on each island.

(c) Whenever a public notice is published in a newspaper or other publication described in subsection (a), proof of the publication shall be the affidavit of the printer, publisher, principal clerk, or business manager of the newspaper or other publication or of the designated agent of the group that published the notice.

(d) This section shall not apply to notices required by chapters 103D, 103F, 127A, and 523A.

(e) For purposes of publishing a proposed, revised, or final reapportionment plan pursuant to section 25-2, public notice shall be permitted in a short form; provided that each short form public notice shall include the following information:

(1) Whether the reapportionment plan has been either proposed, revised, or adopted;

(2) The online location to view the reapportionment plan;

(3) A list of the location of each public office where the hard copies of the reapportionment plan and maps are available; and

(4) The public hearing dates.

(f) For purposes of this section, "government agency" means each department, board, commission, or officer of the State or any of its political subdivisions. [L 1998, c 2, §2; am L 1999, c 160, §22; am L 2003, c 74, §1; am L 2014, c 111, §3; am L 2021, c 14, §3]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 9-16 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-16
Monitoring and evaluation.
Status: in_force

(a) Every foundation grant contract shall be monitored by the foundation to ensure compliance with this part.

(b) Every foundation grant contract shall be evaluated annually to determine whether the grant attained the intended results in the manner contemplated.

(c) The foundation shall develop procedures and adopt rules under chapter 91 for monitoring and evaluating grant contracts. [L 1992, c 181, pt of §1]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 9-23 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-23
Friends of the Hawaii state art museum; establishment.
Status: in_force

(a) There shall be established a nonprofit group, the friends of the Hawaii state art museum, to work effectively with the foundation and its professional staff to enhance and support the work of the museum, its ancillary programs, and amenities, pursuant to this part.

(b) The friends of the Hawaii state art museum shall operate concessions or other for-profit business enterprises within or on the grounds of the state art museum as directed by the foundation, and may enter into contracts as approved by and with the foundation, and with any association, individuals, or corporations to further the purposes of this part.

(c) Funds generated by the friends of the Hawaii state art museum shall be used as supplemental funds that may be expended for the following purposes:

(1) Employing personnel as required to operate and maintain the museum and ancillary programs for educational, cultural, and promotional purposes;

(2) Planning and development of state art museum programs;

(3) Construction, repairs, replacement, additions, and extensions of state art museum facilities;

(4) Operational and maintenance costs of state art museum and ancillary programs and amenities;

(5) Administrative costs of the state art museum; and

(6) Doing other things necessary to accomplish the purpose of this chapter, including the adoption, amending, or repeal of rules pursuant to chapter 91. [L 2004, c 125, pt of §2]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 10H-1 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 10H / Section 10H-1
Statement of recognition.
Status: in_force

The Native Hawaiian people are hereby recognized as the only indigenous, aboriginal, maoli people of Hawaii.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 10-10 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-10
Administrator; appointment, tenure, removal.
Status: in_force

The board by a majority vote, shall appoint an administrator who shall serve without regard to the provisions of chapter 76 for a term to be determined by the board. The board, by a two-thirds vote of all members to which it is entitled, may remove the administrator for cause at any time.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 5-18 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-18
State flag.
Status: in_force

As used in this [chapter], unless the context otherwise requires:

"Flag" means any flag, standard, color, ensign, or any picture or representation of either made of any substance or represented on any substance, and of any size, evidently purporting to be, either of, the flag, standard, color, or ensign of the State of Hawaii or a picture or representation, of either upon which shall be shown the jack, the colors and stripes in any number of either, or by which the person seeing the same without deliberation may believe the same to represent the flag, colors, standard, or ensign of the State of Hawaii. [L 1990, c 215, pt of §2]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 8-3.5 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-3.5
Patriot Day.
Status: in_force

September eleventh shall be known and designated as "Patriot Day". This day shall not be construed to be a state holiday.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 5-11.5 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-11.5
State fish.
Status: in_force

The humuhumunukunukuapua`a (Rhinecanthus rectangulus), also known as the rectangular triggerfish, is established and designated as the official fish of the State.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 10H-9 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 10H / Section 10H-9
Disclaimer.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this chapter is intended to serve as a settlement of any claims against the State of Hawaii, or affect the rights of the Native Hawaiian people under state, federal, or international law.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 6K-9 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 6K / Section 6K-9
Transfer.
Status: in_force

Upon its return to the State, the resources and waters of Kaho`olawe shall be held in trust as part of the public land trust; provided that the State shall transfer management and control of the island and its waters to the sovereign native Hawaiian entity upon its recognition by the United States and the State of Hawaii.

All terms, conditions, agreements, and laws affecting the island, including any ongoing obligations relating to the clean-up of the island and its waters, shall remain in effect unless expressly terminated. [L 1993, c 340, pt of §2]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 10H-3 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 10H / Section 10H-3
Native Hawaiian roll commission.
Status: in_force

(a) There is established a five-member Native Hawaiian roll commission within the office of Hawaiian affairs for administrative purposes only. The Native Hawaiian roll commission shall be responsible for:

(1) Preparing and maintaining a roll of qualified Native Hawaiians;

(2) Certifying that the individuals on the roll of qualified Native Hawaiians meet the definition of qualified Native Hawaiians. For purposes of establishing the roll, a "qualified Native Hawaiian" means an individual whom the commission determines has satisfied the following criteria and who makes a written statement certifying that the individual:

(A) Is:

(i) An individual who is a descendant of the aboriginal peoples who, prior to 1778, occupied and exercised sovereignty in the Hawaiian islands, the area that now constitutes the State of Hawaii;

(ii) An individual who is one of the indigenous, native people of Hawaii and who was eligible in 1921 for the programs authorized by the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, or a direct lineal descendant of that individual; or

(iii) An individual who meets the ancestry requirements of Kamehameha Schools or of any Hawaiian registry program of the office of Hawaiian affairs;

(B) Has maintained a significant cultural, social, or civic connection to the Native Hawaiian community and wishes to participate in the organization of the Native Hawaiian governing entity; and

(C) Is eighteen years of age or older;

(3) Receiving and maintaining documents that verify ancestry; cultural, social, or civic connection to the Native Hawaiian community; and age from individuals seeking to be included in the roll of qualified Native Hawaiians. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, these verification documents shall be confidential; and

(4) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, including in the roll of qualified Native Hawaiians all individuals already registered with the State as verified Hawaiians or Native Hawaiians through the office of Hawaiian affairs as demonstrated by the production of relevant office of Hawaiian affairs records, and extending to those individuals all rights and recognitions conferred upon other members of the roll.

(b) No later than one hundred eighty days after [July 6, 2011], the governor shall appoint the members of the Native Hawaiian roll commission from nominations submitted by qualified Native Hawaiians and qualified Native Hawaiian membership organizations. For the purposes of this subsection, a qualified Native Hawaiian membership organization includes an organization that, on [July 6, 2011], has been in existence for at least ten years, and whose purpose has been and is the betterment of the conditions of the Native Hawaiian people.

In selecting the five members from nominations submitted by qualified Native Hawaiians and qualified Native Hawaiian membership organizations, the governor shall appoint the members as follows:

(1) One member shall reside in the county of Hawaii;

(2) One member shall reside in the city and county of Honolulu;

(3) One member shall reside in the county of Kauai;

(4) One member shall reside in the county of Maui; and

(5) One member shall serve at-large.

(c) A vacancy on the commission shall not affect the powers of the commission and shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment.

(d) Members of the commission shall serve without compensation but shall be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of subsistence while away from their homes or regular places of business in the performance of services for the commission.

(e) The commission, without regard to chapter 76, may appoint and terminate an executive director and other additional personnel as are necessary to enable the commission to perform the duties of the commission.

(f) The commission may fix the compensation of the executive director and other commission personnel.

(g) The commission may procure temporary and intermittent services. [L 2011, c 195, pt of §2; am L 2012, c 84, §1; am L 2013, c 77, §1]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 10-13 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-13
Appropriations; accounts; reports.
Status: in_force

Moneys appropriated by the legislature for the office shall be payable by the director of finance, upon vouchers approved by the board, or by any officer elected or appointed by the board and authorized by the board to approve such vouchers on behalf of the board. All moneys received by or on behalf of the board shall be deposited with the director of finance and kept separate from moneys in the state treasury; except that any moneys received from the federal government or from private contributions shall be deposited and accounted for in accordance with conditions established by the agencies or persons from whom the moneys are received; and except that with the concurrence of the director of finance, moneys received from the federal government for research, training, and other related purposes of a transitory nature, and moneys in trust or revolving funds administered by the office, shall be deposited in depositories other than the state treasury and shall be reported on to the state comptroller under section 40-81, and rules prescribed thereunder.

Income derived from the sale of goods or services and income from lands and property as described in section 10-3, shall be credited to special or other funds; provided that upon the recommendation of the office, the comptroller shall establish such other separate accounts or special funds for other designated revenues as may be directed by the board or its authorized representative. [L 1979, c 196, pt of §2; am L 1981, c 37, §2; am L 1990, c 304, §§6, 16]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 6K-10 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 6K / Section 6K-10
Severability.
Status: in_force

If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this chapter that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are severable.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 10H-6 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 10H / Section 10H-6
Dissolution of the Native Hawaiian roll commission.
Status: in_force

The governor shall dissolve the Native Hawaiian roll commission upon being informed by the Native Hawaiian roll commission that it has published notice of any updated roll of qualified Native Hawaiians, as provided in section 10H-4, and thereby completed its work.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 10-6 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-6
General duties of the board.
Status: in_force

(a) The general duties of the board shall be:

(1) To develop and continually update a strategic plan for the office that shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(A) Compilation of basic demographic data on native Hawaiians and Hawaiians;

(B) Identification of the physical, sociological, psychological, and economic needs of native Hawaiians and Hawaiians;

(C) Establishment of long-range goals for the office's programs and services for native Hawaiians and Hawaiians;

(D) Establishment of priorities and alternatives for the office's program and service implementation; and

(E) Organization of the office's administrative and program structure, including the use of facilities and personnel;

(2) To assist in the development of state and county agency plans for native Hawaiian and Hawaiian programs and services;

(3) To maintain an inventory of federal, state, county, and private programs and services for Hawaiians and native Hawaiians and act as a clearinghouse and referral agency;

(4) To advise and inform federal, state, and county officials about native Hawaiian and Hawaiian programs, and coordinate federal, state, and county activities relating to native Hawaiians and Hawaiians;

(5) To conduct, encourage, and maintain research relating to native Hawaiians and Hawaiians;

(6) To develop and review models for comprehensive native Hawaiian and Hawaiian programs;

(7) To act as a clearinghouse for applications for federal or state assistance to carry out native Hawaiian or Hawaiian programs or projects;

(8) To apply for, accept and administer any federal funds made available or allotted under any federal act for native Hawaiians or Hawaiians; and

(9) To promote and assist the establishment of agencies to serve native Hawaiians and Hawaiians.

(b) The board shall have any powers which may be necessary for the full and effective performance and discharge of the duties imposed by this chapter, and which may be necessary to fully and completely effectuate the purposes of this chapter. [L 1979, c 196, pt of §2; am L 2006, c 2, §1]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 1-5 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-5
Contracts in contravention of law.
Status: in_force

Private agreements shall have no effect to contravene any law which concerns public order or good morals. But individuals may, in all cases in which it is not expressly or impliedly prohibited, renounce what the law has established in their favor, when such renunciation does not affect the rights of others, and is not contrary to the public good. [CC 1859, §7; RL 1925, §7; RL 1935, §7; RL 1945, §6; RL 1955, §1-8; HRS §1-5]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 9-2 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-2
Establishment of foundation.
Status: in_force

(a) There is hereby created a state foundation on culture and the arts, which shall be placed within the department of accounting and general services for administrative purposes.

(b) The foundation shall be governed by a policymaking and oversight commission to be known as the state foundation on culture and the arts commission. The commission shall be composed of eleven members, nine of whom shall be voting members appointed and removed by the governor pursuant to section 26-34, and two of whom shall be ex officio, nonvoting members.

The governor shall appoint voting members who:

(1) By reason of education or extensive experience, are generally recognized as having demonstrated accomplishment or expertise in the fields of culture, the arts, history, and the humanities; and

(2) Are familiar with the people and cultures of Hawaii.

Further, the governor shall ensure that, of the voting members appointed, at least one member has a background or experience in each of the following: the needs of public educators; neighbor island communities; native Hawaiian culture and diversity; and urban design and public infrastructure.

The chair of the senate and house of representatives standing committees with primary jurisdiction over culture and the arts shall serve as the two ex officio, nonvoting members of the commission.

The term of each voting member shall be for four years, commencing on July 1 and expiring on June 30; provided that for terms commencing on or after July 1, 1999, the governor shall appoint at least one member who resides in the county of Hawaii, one member who resides in the county of Kauai, and one member who resides in the county of Maui.

The governor shall appoint the chairperson of the commission from among its voting members. The members of the commission shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for travel and other necessary expenses in the performance of their official duties.

(c) The commission shall appoint an executive director of the foundation, who shall:

(1) Serve as the foundation's chief executive officer;

(2) Be responsible for developing and administering the foundation's programs under the commission's direction;

(3) Serve on a part-time or full-time basis;

(4) Be a person who, by reason of education or extensive experience, is generally recognized as being professionally qualified in the administration of programs in the fields of culture, the arts, history, and the humanities;

(5) Be familiar with the people and cultures of Hawaii;

(6) Be exempt from chapter 76; and

(7) Select necessary additional staff pursuant to chapter 76, within available appropriations. [L 1965, c 269, §2; am L 1970, c 192, §2; am L 1974, c 24, §2; am L 1978, c 6, §1; am L 1980, c 302, pt of §2; am L 1986, c 130, §1; gen ch 1992; am L 1999, c 80, §3; am L 2000, c 253, §150; am L 2023, c 139, §2]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 5 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5
-15.
Status: in_force

[§5 -15.7] State limu. Limu kala (Sargassum echinocarpum), the Hawaiian word for the water plant endemic to Hawaii, is adopted, established, and designated as the official limu of the State.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 6F-1 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 6F / Section 6F-1
Definitions.
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

"Board" means the executive board of the judiciary history center.

"Center" means the judiciary history center. The judiciary history center is an organized and permanent institution with a professional staff, essentially educational in purpose, which owns and utilizes tangible objects of service, history and art and cares for and exhibits them to the public on a regular schedule.

"Friends of the judiciary history center" means the nonprofit citizens group organized to support the center. [L 1990, c 211, pt of §3]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 1-19 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-19
"Person", "others", "any", etc.
Status: in_force

The word "person", or words importing persons, for instance, "another", "others", "any", "anyone", "anybody", and the like, signify not only individuals, but corporations, firms, associations, societies, communities, assemblies, inhabitants of a district, or neighborhood, or persons known or unknown, and the public generally, where it appears, from the subject matter, the sense and connection in which such words are used, that such construction is intended. [CC 1859, §17; RL 1925, §16; RL 1935, §17; am L 1939, c 150, §1; RL 1945, §16; am L 1945, c 233, §3; am L 1955, c 57, §1(e); RL 1955, §1-24; HRS §1-19]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 6F-4 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 6F / Section 6F-4
Organization; quorum; meetings.
Status: in_force

The board shall elect from its own membership, a chairperson and a vice-chairperson. The board shall meet at least four times a year and a majority of all members to which the board is entitled shall constitute a quorum to do business. The board shall adopt such rules as are necessary in carrying out the purposes of this chapter.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 3-2 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-2
Duties.
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioners shall examine all subjects upon which uniformity of legislation in the several states and territories is desirable; ascertain and recommend the best means to effectuate such uniformity and represent the State in conventions of like commissioners of the several states and territories for the consideration and recommendation of uniform laws to be submitted to the several state and territorial legislatures for action; and, generally, devise and recommend such other course of action as may tend to accomplish such purposes.

(b) The members of the commission to promote uniform legislation shall be exempt from any limit on the number of members who may attend meetings and other presentations under section 92-2.5(e) for the purpose of attending and participating in meetings hosted by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, also known as the "Uniform Law Commission", regardless of whether the meetings are held specifically and exclusively for or directed toward members of the commission to promote uniform legislation. The meetings hosted by the Uniform Law Commission and attended by the commissioners shall not be considered to be meetings of the commission and shall be exempt from the requirements of sections 92-3, 92-7, and 92-9; provided that the commissioners may not vote on which uniform legislation should be proposed or recommended to the legislature for enactment in Hawaii at the meetings hosted by the Uniform Law Commission; provided further that commissioners who attend the meetings hosted by the Uniform Law Commission shall report at the next duly noticed meeting of the commission their attendance and the matters presented or discussed during the hosted meetings that related to official commission business. This exemption shall be in addition to the permitted interactions of members listed in section 92-2.5. [L 1911, c 22, §2; RL 1925, §30; RL 1935, §31; RL 1945, §36; RL 1955, §1-46; HRS §3-2; am L 2022, c 14, §3]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 8-23 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-23
Homelessness Awareness Month.
Status: in_force

The month of November shall be known and designated as "Homelessness Awareness Month" to promote public awareness of homelessness as a significant societal, public health and welfare, and public housing shortage problem. This month is not and shall not be construed as a state holiday .
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 9-18 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-18
Applicability and interpretation.
Status: in_force

This part shall control all grants made by the foundation. This part shall be liberally construed so as not to hinder or impede the application, receipt, and use of federal moneys that may become available to the State and the foundation. If unanticipated federal moneys not included in the legislature's appropriation to the foundation become available, the foundation, pursuant to chapter 29, may apply for, receive, and expend the federal moneys in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in the applicable federal statutes, regulations, or financial award documents.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 8-28 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-28
Outdoor Heritage Month.
Status: in_force

The month of June shall be known and designated as "Outdoor Heritage Month" to celebrate Hawaii's diverse natural environment and recreational activities.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 1-4 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-4
Persons and property subject to laws.
Status: in_force

The laws are obligatory upon all persons and property within the jurisdiction of the State. [CC 1859, §6; am imp PC 1869, c 3, §1 (same as PC 1850, c 3, §1); RL 1925, §6; RL 1935, §6; RL 1945, §5; am L 1955, c 57, §1(b); RL 1955, §1-7; HRS §1-4]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 10-14.5 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-14.5
Budget preparation and submission; auditing.
Status: in_force

(a) The budget, six-year program and financial plan, and the variance report of the office of Hawaiian affairs shall be submitted by the board to the legislature and to each member thereof in accordance with the budget submission schedule specified for the governor in chapter 37 and shall contain the program information specified in that chapter that is applicable to the office of Hawaiian affairs. Not less than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session of the legislature, the office of Hawaiian affairs shall submit to the legislature an accounting of the expenditures made in the prior fiscal year, by account code and budget program. By November1 of each year preceding a legislative session in which a budget is to be submitted, the board shall provide written notification to the governor of the proposed total expenditures, by cost categories and sources of funding, and estimated revenues of the office of Hawaiian affairs for each fiscal year of the next fiscal biennium.

(b) The board shall provide opportunities for beneficiaries in every county to participate in the preparation of each biennial and supplemental budget of the office of Hawaiian affairs. These opportunities shall include an accounting by trustees of the funds expended and of the effectiveness of programs undertaken.

(c) The office shall be subject to governmental audit. [L 1990, c 221, pt of §2]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 10-18 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-18
Hui `Imi advisory council.
Status: in_force

(a) There is established a Hui `Imi advisory council, to be placed within the office of Hawaiian affairs for administrative purposes only. The advisory council shall consist of representatives from the following:

(1) Office of Hawaiian affairs;

(2) Department of education;

(3) Department of Hawaiian home lands;

(4) Department of health;

(5) Department of human services;

(6) Department of business, economic development, and tourism;

(7) Department of land and natural resources;

(8) University of Hawaii;

(9) House of representatives standing committee with primary jurisdiction over Hawaiian affairs;

(10) Senate standing committee with primary jurisdiction over Hawaiian affairs;

(11) Alu Like, Inc.;

(12) The Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs;

(13) E Ola Mau;

(14) The Kamehameha Schools;

(15) The Lunalilo Home;

(16) The Native Hawaiian Culture and Arts Program of the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum;

(17) The Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation;

(18) Papa Ola Lokahi;

(19) The Queen Lili`uokalani Children's Center;

(20) Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement; and

(21) Any other agency, organization, or entity that expresses interest to participate in fulfilling the advisory council's mandate.

The advisory council shall make a good faith effort to include as members other public and private agencies, organizations, or entities that express interest in fulfilling the advisory council's mandate.

(b) Each member shall be appointed by the director or other chief executive of the member's organization within forty-five days following July 1, 2003. The advisory council members shall select a chairperson and establish procedural rules for its internal administration. The rules shall be exempt from the public notice and hearing provisions of chapter 91. Administrative expenses of the advisory council, such as photocopying, postage, stationery, and office supplies incidental to the performance of members' duties may be reimbursed out of appropriations made to the advisory council, but members of the advisory council shall otherwise serve without compensation and without reimbursement for travel expenses.

(c) The Hui `Imi advisory council shall:

(1) Serve as a liaison between public and private entities serving the Hawaiian community in the planning and development of collaborative public and private endeavors;

(2) Investigate the issues described in the Hui `Imi task force report volumes I and II and such other issues affecting Hawaiians as the advisory council shall designate; and

(3) Submit a report of its findings and recommendations, which report shall include an action plan for the implementation of the Hui `Imi task force report volumes I and II, with a view toward incorporating the action plan into the state general plan. The report shall be submitted to the governor and the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2005. [L 2003, c 42, §2]

Revision Note

"July 1, 2003" substituted for "the effective date of this Act".
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 10H-7 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 10H / Section 10H-7
No diminishment of rights or privileges.
Status: in_force

Nothing contained in this chapter shall diminish, alter, or amend any existing rights or privileges enjoyed by the Native Hawaiian people that are not inconsistent with this chapter.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 8-18 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-18
Filipino-American History Month.
Status: in_force

The month of October shall be known and designated as "Filipino-American History Month". The month of October shall commemorate the contributions of Filipino-Americans to the history and heritage of Hawaii and the United States. This month is not and shall not be construed as a state holiday.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 10-30 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-30
Payment and security of revenue bonds; revenue bonds not a debt of the State.
Status: in_force

Revenue bonds issued under this part shall be payable from and secured solely by the revenues of the office project or projects, the revenues of the loan program or programs, or revenues of the office pledged to the payment thereof, or both, and those revenues shall be applied to the payment in accordance with the provisions of this part and the resolution or resolutions authorizing the issuance of the revenue bonds. No holder or holders of any revenue bonds issued under this part shall have the right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of the State or the making of any appropriation to pay the revenue bonds, or interest thereon. Each revenue bond shall recite in substance that the revenue bond, including interest thereon, is payable solely from and secured by the revenue pledged to the payment thereof, and that the bond does not constitute a general or moral obligation or indebtedness of the State within the meaning of any law.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 1-1 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-1
Common law of the State; exceptions.
Status: in_force

The common law of England, as ascertained by English and American decisions, is declared to be the common law of the State of Hawaii in all cases, except as otherwise expressly provided by the Constitution or laws of the United States, or by the laws of the State, or fixed by Hawaiian judicial precedent, or established by Hawaiian usage; provided that no person shall be subject to criminal proceedings except as provided by the written laws of the United States or of the State.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 8-40 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-40
[ §8-40] Kimchi Day.
Status: in_force

[ §8-40] Kimchi Day. November 22 of each year shall be known and designated as "Kimchi Day". This day is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 6E-82 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 6E / Section 6E-82
Lands included.
Status: in_force

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), the following lands shall be included in the south Kona wilderness area:

(1) Honomalino: All lands from the shoreline to six thousand feet inland;

(2) Okoe: All lands from the shoreline to six thousand feet inland. The Honomalino and Okoe sections include approximately one thousand four hundred fifty-eight acres;

(3) Kaulanamauna: The Manuka natural area reserve boundary extended to the shoreline; and

(4) Manuka: The Manuka natural area reserve boundary extended to the shoreline.

(b) Any parcel of land included in subsection (a) upon which there is a dwelling house as of July 1, 2011, together with any outbuildings forming a part of the residential complex, shall be excluded from the south Kona wilderness area.

(c) Land use district boundaries existing as of July 1, 2011, shall continue in full force and effect subject to amendment as provided in chapter 205. [L 2011, c 178, pt of §2]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 8-31 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-31
International Yoga Day.
Status: in_force

June 21 of each year shall be known and designated as "International Yoga Day"; provided that this day is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 10-3 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-3
Purpose of the office.
Status: in_force

The purposes of the office of Hawaiian affairs include:

(1) The betterment of conditions of native Hawaiians. A pro rata portion of all funds derived from the public land trust shall be funded in an amount to be determined by the legislature for this purpose, and shall be held and used solely as a public trust for the betterment of the conditions of native Hawaiians. For the purpose of this chapter, the public land trust shall be all proceeds and income from the sale, lease, or other disposition of lands ceded to the United States by the Republic of Hawaii under the joint resolution of annexation, approved July 7, 1898 (30 Stat. 750), or acquired in exchange for lands so ceded, and conveyed to the State of Hawaii by virtue of section 5(b) of the Act of March 18, 1959 (73 Stat. 4, the Admissions Act), (excluding therefrom lands and all proceeds and income from the sale, lease, or disposition of lands defined as "available lands" by section 203 of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended), and all proceeds and income from the sale, lease, or other disposition of lands retained by the United States under sections 5(c) and 5(d) of the Act of March 18, 1959, later conveyed to the State under section 5(e);

(2) The betterment of conditions of Hawaiians;

(3) Serving as the principal public agency in this State responsible for the performance, development, and coordination of programs and activities relating to native Hawaiians and Hawaiians; except that the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920, as amended, shall be administered by the Hawaiian homes commission;

(4) Assessing the policies and practices of other agencies impacting on native Hawaiians and Hawaiians, and conducting advocacy efforts for native Hawaiians and Hawaiians;

(5) Applying for, receiving, and disbursing, grants and donations from all sources for native Hawaiian and Hawaiian programs and services; and

(6) Serving as a receptacle for reparations. [L 1979, c 196, pt of §2; am L 1990, c 304, §§4, 16]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 6E-9 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 6E / Section 6E-9
Investigation, recording, preservation, and salvage; appropriations.
Status: in_force

Whenever there is any project by any government agency on lands which are owned or controlled by the State or its political subdivisions and which have historic property or value, one per cent of the appropriations for the project or so much thereof as may be necessary, shall be expended for the investigation, recording, preservation, and salvage of such historical property or value. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the expenditure of more than one per cent of the project appropriations for the purposes herein stated should an additional amount be necessary and mutually agreed to by the department and the government agency planning the construction or improvement.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 5-11.7 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-11.7
[ §5-11.
Status: in_force

[ §5-11.7] State shrimp. The `ōpae `ula (Halocaridina rubra), also known as the red shrimp, is established and designated as the official shrimp of the State.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 8-3.6 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-3.6
Gold Star Family Day.
Status: in_force

The last Sunday in September shall be known as "Gold Star Family Day", in recognition of the family members of the men and women who have given their lives for their country while serving with the armed forces of the United States in time of war or during a period of hostilities. This day is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 10-20 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-20
Taro security; funding.
Status: in_force

(a) The office may seek available federal, state, county, or private funding to restore taro and lo`i cultivation. The office shall cooperate with other public and private agencies, as appropriate, in applying for funds pursuant to this section.

(b) The office may use and distribute funds received pursuant to subsection (a) for projects that use taro for:

(1) Flood control;

(2) Wetland restoration and preservation;

(3) Food security;

(4) Community economic development;

(5) Job creation;

(6) Education; and

(7) Water-quality protection. [L 2010, c 196, §2]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 8-32 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-32
[ §8-32] Juneteenth.
Status: in_force

[ §8-32] Juneteenth. June 19 of each year shall be known and designated as Juneteenth to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States and in honor and recognition of the significant roles and contributions of African Americans in the history of the United States. Juneteenth is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 1-18 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-18
"Or", "and".
Status: in_force

Each of the terms "or" and "and", has the meaning of the other or of both. [PC 1869, c 1, §4; RL 1925, §15; RL 1935, §16; RL 1945, §15; am L 1945, c 233, §2; RL 1955, §1-23; HRS §1-18]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 6E-12 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 6E / Section 6E-12
Reproductions, forgeries, and illegal sales.
Status: in_force

(a) It shall be unlawful to reproduce, retouch, rework, or forge any historic object and to represent it or offer it for trade or sale as an original and genuine object. It shall be unlawful for any person to offer for sale or exchange any historic object with the knowledge that it has been collected or excavated in violation of any of the terms of this chapter.

(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to:

(1) Offer for sale or exchange any exhumed prehistoric or historic human skeletal remains or associated burial goods; or

(2) Remove those goods or remains, except those remains fabricated into artifacts prehistorically, from the jurisdiction of the State without obtaining a permit from the department.

(c) It shall be unlawful for any person to remove aviation artifacts derived from state lands or agencies from the jurisdiction of the State without obtaining a permit from the department.

(d) Any person violating this section shall be fined not more than $25,000. Each historic object or part of a prehistoric or historic human skeleton or associated burial good offered for sale or trade or removed from the jurisdiction in violation of this section shall constitute a distinct and separate offense for which the offender may be punished. [L 1976, c 104, pt of §2; am L 1990, c 306, §9; am L 1996, c 97, §9; am L 2022, c 212, §3]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 10-14.6 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-14.6
Legislative review.
Status: in_force

The legislature shall consider the board's proposed program and financial plan; evaluate alternatives to the board's recommendations; and appropriate any general fund portion of the budget and any matching special fund appropriations.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 9-17 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-17
Continued eligibility.
Status: in_force

Any recipient of a foundation grant who withholds or omits any material fact or deliberately misrepresents facts to the foundation shall be in violation of this part. In addition to any other penalties provided by law, any recipient found by the foundation to have violated this part or the terms of its contract shall be prohibited from applying for any foundation grant for a period of five years from the date of termination.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 1-13.7 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-13.7
[ §1-13.
Status: in_force

[ §1-13.7] American Sign Language. American Sign Language is recognized as a fully developed, autonomous, natural language with its own distinct grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and cultural heritage.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 1-15 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-15
Construction of ambiguous context.
Status: in_force

Where the words of a law are ambiguous:

(1) The meaning of the ambiguous words may be sought by examining the context, with which the ambiguous words, phrases, and sentences may be compared, in order to ascertain their true meaning.

(2) The reason and spirit of the law, and the cause which induced the legislature to enact it, may be considered to discover its true meaning.

(3) Every construction which leads to an absurdity shall be rejected. [CC 1859, §10; RL 1925, §10; RL 1935, §11; RL 1945, §10; am L 1955, c 57, §1(c); RL 1955, §1-18; HRS §1-15]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 4E-3 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 4E / Section 4E-3
Responsibilities of the board.
Status: in_force

(a) The board shall designate the official names and spellings of geographic features in Hawaii and provide for circulation thereof to the appropriate state and other agencies. In its deliberations, the board shall solicit and consider the advice and recommendations of the appropriate county government officials, and, should the board desire, other knowledgeable persons.

(b) The department of land and natural resources shall publish an annual list of its decisions, together with information regarding location, the origin and meaning of names, and alternate names and spellings for the features named, which list together with the pertinent information shall be sent to the board of geographic names of the United States.

(c) The departments of the State shall use or cause to be used on all maps and documents prepared by or for them the names and spellings approved by the board on geographic names; provided that such names or spellings shall not be contrary to legally established names or spellings. [L 1974, c 50, pt of §2]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 5-23 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-23
[ §5-23] State gesture.
Status: in_force

[ §5-23] State gesture. The shaka is adopted, established, and designated as the official gesture of the State.

For the purposes of this section, the shaka generally consists of extending the thumb and smallest finger while holding the three middle fingers curled, and gesturing in salutation while presenting the front or back of the hand; the wrist may be rotated back and forth for emphasis. [L 2024, c 85, §2]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 6F-6 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 6F / Section 6F-6
Annual report.
Status: in_force

The board shall submit a report on its activities to the legislature at least twenty days prior to the convening of each regular legislative session. The annual report shall include the total number and amount of gifts and grants received, contracts entered into, and progress and accomplishments made during the year.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 10-12 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-12
Assistant; staff.
Status: in_force

The administrator may employ and retain such officers and employees as may be necessary to carry out the functions of the office. Such officers and employees may be hired without regard to chapter 76, and shall serve at the pleasure of the administrator. Officers and employees of the office of Hawaiian affairs shall be included in any benefit program generally applicable to officers and employees of the State.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 10-36 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-36
Limitation of authority.
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, nothing in this part shall be construed to authorize the board to incur any indebtedness contrary to Article VII, sections 12 and 13, of the Constitution of the State or to incur any indebtedness which would not qualify for exclusion from the total indebtedness of the State under section 13(2), Article VII.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 10-29 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-29
Bonds.
Status: in_force

The resolution or resolutions authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds may pledge to the payment thereof all or any part of the revenue of an office project or projects, of a loan program or programs, or of the office, and the pledge shall constitute a lien on the revenue of such project or projects, of such loan program or programs, or of the office to the extent and in the manner in the resolution or resolutions provided prior and paramount to any claim or other obligation of any nature against the revenue so pledged subsequently arising or subsequently incurred. The board may provide in the resolution or resolutions that all revenue bonds of the same issue shall be equally and ratably secured without priority by reason of number, date, or maturity of the bonds, date of sale, execution, or delivery thereof. Any pledge of revenues contained in any resolution or resolutions adopted under this part shall be valid and binding from and after the adoption of the resolution or resolutions without physical delivery of the revenues therein pledged or the necessity of any further action by the State or the board, or any officer or agent of either the State or board.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 6E-75 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 6E / Section 6E-75
Part not applicable to family burial plots.
Status: in_force

Nothing in this part shall apply to land altering activities related to family burial plots under section 441-5.5.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 8-1 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-1
Holidays designated.
Status: in_force

The following days of each year are set apart and established as state holidays:

The first day in January, New Year's Day;

The third Monday in January, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day;

The third Monday in February, Presidents' Day;

The twenty-sixth day in March, Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole Day;

The Friday preceding Easter Sunday, Good Friday;

The last Monday in May, Memorial Day;

The eleventh day in June, King Kamehameha I Day;

The fourth day in July, Independence Day;

The third Friday in August, Statehood Day;

The first Monday in September, Labor Day;

The eleventh day in November, Veterans' Day;

The fourth Thursday in November, Thanksgiving Day;

The twenty-fifth day in December, Christmas Day;

All election days, except primary and special election days, in the county wherein the election is held;

Any day designated by proclamation by the President of the United States or by the governor as a holiday. [L 1896, c 66, §1; am L 1903, c 55, §1; am L 1911, c 167, §1; am L 1915, c 20, §1; am L 1919, c 54, §1; RL 1925, pt of §146; RL 1935, pt of §21; am L 1941, c 132, pt of §1; RL 1945, pt of §21; am L 1945, JR 8, §1; am L 1949, JR 15, §1; am L 1953, c 278, pt of §10; am L 1955, c 9, §1; RL 1955, pt of §1-43; am L 1961, c 116, pt of §1; am L 1965, c 162, §1; HRS §8-1; am L 1969, c 156, §1; am L 1971, c 21, §2; am L 1976, c 220, §2; am L 1978, c 205, §2; am L 1980, c 11, §1; am L 1988, c 220, §1; am L 2001, c 65, §1]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 10-26 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 10 / Section 10-26
CUSIP numbers.
Status: in_force

The board in its discretion may provide that CUSIP identification numbers shall be imprinted on revenue bonds issued under this part. In the event such numbers are imprinted on any such bonds:

(1) No such number shall constitute a part of the contract evidenced by the particular bonds upon which it is imprinted; and

(2) No liability shall attach to the board or any officer or agent thereof or the State or any officer thereof, including any fiscal agent, paying agent, or registrar for such bonds, by reason of such numbers or any use made thereof, including any use thereof made by the board, the State, any such officer or any such agent, or by reason of any inaccuracy, error, or omission with respect thereto or in such use.

The board in its discretion may require that all cost of obtaining and imprinting such numbers shall be paid by the purchaser of such bonds. For the purposes of this section, the term "CUSIP identification numbers" means the numbering system adopted by the Committee for Uniform Security Identification Procedures formed by the Securities Industry Association. [L 1994, c 283, pt of §2(2)]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 1-6 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-6
Prohibitory law, effect.
Status: in_force

Whatever is done in contravention of a prohibitory law is void, although the nullity be not formally directed. [CC 1859, §8; RL 1925, §8; RL 1935, §8; RL 1945, §7; RL 1955, §1-9; HRS §1-6]
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 8-4.5 — HI Code / Division 1 / Title 1 / Chapter 8 / Section 8-4.5
Baha'i New Year's Day.
Status: in_force

The 21st day of March shall be known as Baha'i New Year's Day, provided that this day is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 1-1 — HI Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1-1
Common law of the State; exceptions.
Status: in_force

The common law of England, as ascertained by English and American decisions, is declared to be the common law of the State of Hawaii in all cases, except as otherwise expressly provided by the Constitution or laws of the United States, or by the laws of the State, or fixed by Hawaiian judicial precedent, or established by Hawaiian usage; provided that no person shall be subject to criminal proceedings except as provided by the written laws of the United States or of the State.