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2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 6K. Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve › 6K-9.5 Kaho €˜olawe rehabilitation trust fund.

§6K-9.5 Kaho €˜olawe rehabilitation trust fund.
(a) There is created in the state treasury a trust fund to be designated as the Kaho €˜olawe rehabilitation trust fund to be administered by the department with the prior approval of the commission. Subject to Public Law 103-139, and this chapter:
(1) All moneys received from the federal government for the rehabilitation and environmental restoration of the island of Kaho €˜olawe or other purposes consistent with this chapter;
(2) Any moneys appropriated by the legislature to the trust fund;
(3) Any moneys received from grants, donations, or the proceeds from contributions; and
(4) The interest or return on investments earned from moneys in the trust fund,
shall be deposited in the trust fund and shall be used to fulfill the purposes of this chapter.
(b) The commission may use moneys in the trust fund to carry out the purposes of this chapter, including hiring employees, specialists, and consultants necessary to complete projects related to the purposes of this chapter.
(c) Moneys deposited into or appropriated to the trust fund shall remain available until they are obligated or until the trust fund is terminated.
(d) If the trust fund is terminated, all funds shall be transferred to the general fund; provided that all unexpended or unencumbered balances shall be disbursed in accordance with any requirements set by funding sources and for purposes consistent with this chapter.
(e) The commission shall submit an annual report on the status of the Kaho €˜olawe rehabilitation trust fund to the legislature, no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session of the legislature. The annual report shall include the total number of and amount of grants, donations, and contributions received and balances remaining on June 30 of each year. [L 1994, c 161, §2; am L 2001, c 126, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 6K. Kaho‘olawe Island Reserve › 6K-10 Severability.

§6K-10 Severability.
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.
[L 1993, c 340, pt of §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 7. Miscellaneous Rights of the People › 7-2 Driftwood.

§7-2 Driftwood.
All wood of any description which may drift on to the beach of any part of the State shall be the property of the finder, and anyone finding such driftwood may take the same for the finder's own private use, without paying a share to the State; provided that this section shall not be construed to apply to any vessel wrecked or stranded on any part of the shores of the State. [CC 1859, §1478; RL 1925, §577; RL 1935, §1695; RL 1945, §12902; RL 1955, §14-2; HRS §7-2; gen ch 1985]
Case Notes
Finder is one who exercises some act of ownership over it. 6 H. 167.
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-1 Holidays designated.

§8-1 Holidays designated.
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]
Cross References
Computation of time, see §1-29.
Rules of Court
Computation of time, see DCRCP rule 6; HCTR rule 21; HFCR rule 6; HPR rule 10; HRAP rule 26(a); HRCP rule 6(a); HRPP rule 45(a).
Attorney General Opinions
When federal holiday is state holiday. Att. Gen. Op. 85-9.
Case Notes
See also note to §1-29.
Provision declaring Good Friday as state holiday does not violate First Amendment establishment clause of U.S. Constitution. 932 F.2d 765.
Cited: 17 H. 19, 22.
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-1.5 Discoverers' Day.

§8-1.5 Discoverers' Day.
The second Monday in October shall be known as Discoverers' Day, in recognition of the Polynesian discoverers of the Hawaiian Islands, provided that this day is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday. [L 1988, c 220, §4]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-2 Observance of holidays falling on Sundays and Saturdays.

§8-2 Observance of holidays falling on Sundays and Saturdays.
If any of the State's legal holidays fall on Sunday, the following Monday shall be observed as a holiday. If the day falls on Saturday, the preceding Friday shall be observed as a holiday. [L 1923, c 151, §1; RL 1925, pt of §146; RL 1935, pt of §21; am L 1941, c 132, pt of §1; am L 1953, c 274, pt of §10; RL 1955, pt of §1-43; am L 1961, c 116, pt of §1; HRS §8-2; am L 1968, c 39, §2; am L 1969, c 156, §2; am L 1976, c 54, §1]
Attorney General Opinions
When a national holiday falls on Saturday, the Saturday and preceding Friday are considered holidays. Att. Gen. Op. 64-1.
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-3 Banking holidays.

§8-3 Banking holidays.
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. [L 1933, c 3, §1; RL 1935, pt of §21; am L 1941, c 132, pt of §1; RL 1955, pt of §1-43; am L 1961, c 116, pt of §1; HRS §8-3; gen ch 1985]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-3.4 Civil Liberties and the Constitution Day.

§8-3.4 Civil Liberties and the Constitution Day.
January 30 shall be known and designated as "Civil Liberties and the Constitution Day" to celebrate, honor, and encourage public education and awareness of the commitment of individuals to preserving civil liberties for Americans of Japanese ancestry and actions to promote equal rights for all citizens. This day is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday. [L 2013, c 94, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-3.6 Gold Star Family Day. 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. [L 2014, c 7, §2]

§8-3.6
Gold Star Family Day.
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. [L 2014, c 7, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-4 Buddha Day.

§8-4 Buddha Day.
April 8 of each year shall be known and designated as "Buddha Day", provided that this day is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday. [L 1963, c 162, §1; Supp, §1-43; HRS §8-4]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-4.5 Baha'i New Year's Day.

§8-4.5 Baha'i New Year's Day.
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. [L 1971, c 39, §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-4.6 Asian Lunar New Year Commemoration Week.

§8-4.6 Asian Lunar New Year Commemoration Week.
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. [L 2007, c 48, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-5.5 Queen Lili €˜uokalani Day.

§8-5.5 Queen Lili €˜uokalani Day.
September 2 of each year shall be known and recognized as "Queen Lili €˜uokalani Day" in memory of the birth of Queen Lili €˜uokalani on September 2, 1838; provided that this day shall not be a state holiday. [L 1993, c 11, §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-8 Saint Damien de Veuster Day.

§8-8 Saint Damien de Veuster Day.
May 10 of each year shall be known and designated as "Saint Damien de Veuster Day", provided that this day is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday. [L 1982, c 46, §1; am L 2010, c 10, §2]
Cross References
Damien Memorial Chapel, see §326-33.
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-8.2 Saint Marianne Cope Day.

§8-8.2 Saint Marianne Cope Day.
January 23 of each year shall be known and designated as "Saint Marianne Cope Day", provided that this day is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday. [L 2014, c 3, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-9 Respect for Our Elders Day.

§8-9 Respect for Our Elders Day.
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. [L 1986, c 15, §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-10 Bodhi Day.

§8-10 Bodhi Day.
December 8 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. [L 1990, c 216, §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-11 Children and Youth Day and Month.

§8-11 Children and Youth Day and Month.
(a) The first Sunday in October shall be known and designated as "Children and Youth Day", and the entire month of October shall be known and designated as "Children and Youth Month". This day and month are not and shall not be construed to be state holidays.
(b) Unless otherwise determined by the governor, public events celebrating children and youth may be held in the area of the state capitol, including on and around its grounds, as follows:
(1) Celebrations of Children and Youth Day may be held on the first Sunday of October; and
(2) Public events, such as the Children and Youth Summit, which may be held in the month of October.
[L 1994, c 243, §2; am L 1997, c 30, §2; am L 2012, c 221, §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-12 World Ocean Day.

§8-12 World Ocean Day.
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. [L 1998, c 21, §2; am L 2009, c 2, §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-13 Lei Day.

§8-13 Lei Day.
May 1 of each year shall be known as "May Day is Lei Day in Hawai €˜i"; provided that this day is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday. [L 2001, c 11, §2]
Cross References
State flower and individual island flowers, see §5-16.
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-14 Financial Literacy Month.

§8-14 Financial Literacy Month.
The month of April shall be known and designated as "Financial Literacy Month". This month is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday. [L 2004, c 37, §2; am L 2006, c 47, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-15 Kupuna Recognition Day.

§8-15 Kupuna Recognition Day.
The fourth Saturday of July shall be known and designated as Kupuna Recognition Day, in recognition of the very significant role that kupuna play in Hawaii's culture, history, and traditions. This day is not and shall not be construed as a state holiday. [L 2006, c 122, §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-16 Peace Day.

§8-16 Peace Day.
September 21 of each year shall be known and recognized as "Peace Day" to promote peace programs, improve international relations, and increase educational awareness of peace; 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 peace and endeavor to create peace on Peace Day. [L 2007, c 23, §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-16.2 Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi Day.

§8-16.2 Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi Day.
October 2 of each year shall be known and designated as "Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi Day"; provided that this day is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday. [L 2015, c 5, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-17 Caregiver Recognition Day

§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]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-18 Filipino-American History Month.

§8-18 Filipino-American History Month.
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. [L 2008, c 15, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-18.5 Sakada Day.

§8-18.5 Sakada Day.
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. [L 2015, c 7, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-19 Makahiki Commemoration Day.

§8-19 Makahiki Commemoration Day.
November 20th of each year shall be known and designated as Makahiki Commemoration Day. This day shall not be construed as a state holiday. [L 2008, c 68, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-20 Language Access Month.

§8-20 Language Access Month.
The month of August shall be known and designated as "Language Access Month" to promote awareness of language access for government services and emphasize the importance of and need for language access in Hawaii's diverse society. This month is not and shall not be construed as a state holiday. [L 2009, c 69, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-21 Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

§8-21 Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The month of October shall be known and designated as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" to promote public awareness of domestic violence as a significant societal, public health, and criminal justice problem. This month is not and shall not be construed as a state holiday. [L 2012, c 73, §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-22 Kalo Appreciation Month.

§8-22 Kalo Appreciation Month.
The month of October shall be known and designated as "Kalo Appreciation Month" to celebrate the strong kalo tradition in Hawaii and the cultural connection of native Hawaiians to kalo, the Hawaiian word for taro. This month is not and shall not be construed as a state holiday. [L 2013, c 7, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-23 Homelessness Awareness Month.

§8-23 Homelessness Awareness Month.
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. [L 2013, c 50, §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-24 `ÅŒlelo Hawai`i Month.

§8-24 `ÅŒlelo Hawai`i Month.
(a) Mahina `ÅŒlelo Hawai`i. E `ike mau a e kapa `ia ana ae ka mahina `o Pepeluali `o ia ka "Mahina `ÅŒlelo Hawai`i" i mea e ho`omaika`i a e paipai aku ai i ka `Ålelo `ana o ua `Ålelo makuahine nei la. `A`ole e kÅ« ana kÄ“ia mahina i kapa `ia ka "Mahina `ÅŒlelo Hawai`i" i lÄnui o ka moku`Äina o Hawai`i.
(b) `ÅŒlelo Hawai`i Month. The month of February shall be known and designated as "`ÅŒlelo 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.
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-25 Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

§8-25 Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
The month of January shall be known and designated as "Human Trafficking Awareness Month" to promote public awareness of human trafficking as a significant societal and public health crisis. This month is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday. [L 2013, c 246, §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-29 Farm to School Month in Hawaii.

§8-29 Farm to School Month in Hawaii.
The month of October shall be known and designated as "Farm to School Month in Hawaii" to promote public awareness of the State's farm to school initiative "connecting keiki to the 'Äina" through coordinated activities and resources connecting schools and local farms with the objectives of serving healthy Hawaii-grown meals in school cafeterias; improving student nutrition; lowering childhood obesity; supporting local farmers; and exposing students to agriculture, nutrition, and educational opportunities through classroom activities, farm field trips, and school gardens. This month is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday. [L 2017, c 10, §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-30 Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month.

§8-30 Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month.
[Section effective July 1, 2050.]
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. [L 2019, c 36, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-31 International Yoga Day.

§8-31 International Yoga Day.
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. [L 2019, c 102, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-32 Juneteenth.

§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. [L 2021, c 53, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-33 Kalaupapa Month.

§8-33 Kalaupapa Month.
The month of January shall be known and designated as "Kalaupapa Month", to serve as an annual reminder of the importance of Kalaupapa and the significant sacrifices and contributions of its residents throughout the history of Hawaii. This month is not and shall not be construed as a state holiday. [L 2021, c 52, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-34 La Hoihoi Ea.

§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. [L 2022, c 82, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-35 Volunteer Month.

§8-35 Volunteer Month.
The month of April shall be known and designated as "Volunteer Month" to honor volunteers in the community and encourage participation in service projects throughout the month. This month is not and shall not be construed as a state holiday. [L 2022, c 81, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-36 La Kuokoa; Hawaiian Independence Day.

§8-36 La Kuokoa; Hawaiian Independence Day.
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. [L 2023, c 11, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-37 Indigenous Peoples' Day.

§8-37 Indigenous Peoples' Day.
The second Monday in October of each year shall be known as Indigenous Peoples' Day; provided that this day is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday. [L 2023, c 152, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-38 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month.

§8-38 Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Awareness Month.
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. [L 2023, c 12, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 8. Holidays and Periods of Recognition and Observance › 8-39 Disability Awareness Month: Employment, Enrichment, and Inclusion.

§8-39 Disability Awareness Month: Employment, Enrichment, and Inclusion.
The month of October shall be known and designated as "Disability Awareness Month: Employment, Enrichment, and Inclusion." This month is not and shall not be construed as a state holiday. [L 2023, c 245, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 9. Foundation on Culture and the Arts › 9-1 Definitions.

Note
Sections 9-1 to 9-5 designated as Part I by L 1992, c 181, §2.
§9-1 Definitions.
The following terms, whenever used and referred to in this chapter, shall have the following respective meanings unless a different meaning clearly appears in context.
"Arts" includes music, dance, painting, drawing, sculpture, architecture, drama, poetry, prose, crafts, industrial design, interior design, fashion design, photography, television, motion picture art, unique or decorative plants, landscaping, and all other creative activity of imagination and beauty.
"Commission" means the state foundation on culture and the arts commission established in section 9-2.
"Culture" includes the arts, customs, traditions, mores, and history of all of the various ethnic groups of Hawaii.
"Executive director" means the executive director of the state foundation on culture and the arts appointed in section 9-2.
"Foundation" means the state foundation on culture and the arts established by section 9-2.
"Grant" means an award of public funds to a recipient, based on merit and need, to stimulate and support activities of the recipient for a specified public purpose.
"Humanities" includes fields of study or learning activities which deal with human thoughts, attitudes, and values, and encourages the understanding of ideas, values, and experiences which have or will have formative effects upon our culture.
"Individual" means a natural person.
"Nepotism" means appointing persons to positions on a basis of their blood or marital relationship to the appointing authority, rather than on merit or ability.
"Organization" means an association formed for a common purpose.
"Perquisite" means a privilege furnished or a service rendered by an organization to an employee, officer, director, or member of that organization to reduce the individual's personal expenses.
"Recipient" means any individual or organization receiving a grant.
"State art museum" means the museum established pursuant to section 9-22. [L 1965, c 269, §1; am L 1977, c 138, §1; am L 1980, c 293, §2; am L 1992, c 181, §3; am L 1999, c 80, §2; am L 2004, c 125, §3]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 9. Foundation on Culture and the Arts › 9-2 Establishment of foundation.

§9-2 Establishment of foundation.
(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]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 9. Foundation on Culture and the Arts › 9-4 Student art work.

§9-4 Student art work.
The foundation, in consultation with the department of education, the University of Hawaii, private schools, and community art groups, shall establish a program for the recognition and display of student art work. Student art work shall mean any work of art made by any student attending any elementary, intermediate, high school, college, or university in the State.
Recognition shall be through the sponsoring of student art exhibits and the granting of scholarships, monetary awards, or certificates to the student whose art work is being recognized. Any funds appropriated to the foundation may be used for the recognition of student art work. Student art work recognized under this section may be acquired for the purpose of temporary or permanent display in state buildings and public facilities pursuant to section 103-8.5. [L 1977, c 112, pt of §2; am L 1989, c 389, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 9. Foundation on Culture and the Arts › 9-6 Qualifying standards for individual artist fellowships.

§9-6
Qualifying standards for individual artist fellowships.
Any individual applying for a fellowship shall meet all of the following standards:
(1) The individual has proof of United States citizenship or permanent United States resident alien status and is a resident of the State of Hawaii at the time of application;
(2) The individual is a recognized professional artist who:
(A) Engages in a particular art form or discipline as a result of education, experience, or natural talent; and
(B) Is financially compensated for engaging in the art form or discipline as part of the individual's livelihood; and
(3) The individual is able to provide documentation of having engaged in artistic endeavors for at least five years prior to the time of application. [L 1993, c 133, pt of §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 9. Foundation on Culture and the Arts › 9-7 Requirement for artists receiving an individual artist fellowship.

§9-7
Requirement for artists receiving an individual artist fellowship.
Each artist who, after meeting the qualifications set out in section 9-6, receives an individual artist fellowship from the foundation, is required to hold an exhibition or give a performance for the benefit of the people of Hawaii. [L 1993, c 133, pt of §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 9. Foundation on Culture and the Arts › 9-11 Qualifying standards for foundation grant applications.

§9-11 Qualifying standards for foundation grant applications.
An applicant for a foundation grant shall meet the following standards:
(1) If the applicant is an organization:
(A) Be a for-profit organization incorporated under the laws of the State or a nonprofit organization exempt from the federal income tax by the Internal Revenue Service;
(B) In the case of a tax exempt nonprofit organization, the organization shall have a governing board whose members have no material conflict of interest and serve without compensation;
(C) Have bylaws or policies that describe the manner in which business is conducted, prohibit nepotism, and provide for the management of potential conflict of interest situations; and
(D) Have at least one year's experience with the project or in the program or activity area for which the request for grant is being made; provided that the foundation may grant an exception where the requesting or proposing organization has demonstrated the necessary experience in the program area.
(2) If the applicant is an individual, the applicant must be determined by the foundation to be:
(A) Professionally recognized in the field of culture and the arts or history and the humanities; and
(B) Qualified to carry out the activity or program proposed for delivery to the general public or specified members of the general public. [L 1992, c 181, pt of §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 9. Foundation on Culture and the Arts › 9-12 Conditions for foundation grants.

§9-12 Conditions for foundation grants.
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]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 9. Foundation on Culture and the Arts › 9-13 Required review of requests for foundation grants.

§9-13 Required review of requests for foundation grants.
(a) Every request for a foundation grant shall be reviewed in accordance with this section.
(b) Every request for a foundation grant shall be submitted to the foundation on an application form provided by the foundation. Each application shall contain:
(1) A statement of the purpose of the activity or program to be funded by the grant;
(2) A written description of the activity or program;
(3) Financial information regarding the activity or program;
(4) If the applicant is an organization, personnel position salaries; and
(5) Any other information the foundation requires.
(c) The foundation shall review each request to determine the efficiency and the effectiveness of the proposed activity or program in achieving the objectives of the foundation and its legislative mandate. The review shall be based upon an analysis of the request in terms of the objectives to be achieved, the need in the community for the particular activity or program, the quality of the proposed program or activity, the ability of the applicant to carry out the proposed program or activity, the benefits to be provided by the request in comparison to the estimated costs, and the extent to which the proposed program and activity meet the priorities established by the foundation.
(d) The foundation shall make a final decision on each request.
(e) The foundation shall inform each foundation grant applicant of the disposition of the application's request.
(f) The appeal process in the foundation's rules adopted pursuant to section 9-5 shall be available for any applicant.
[L 1992, c 181, pt of §1; am L 1993, c 6, §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 9. Foundation on Culture and the Arts › 9-15 Contracts.

§9-15 Contracts.
(a) The foundation shall not release the public funds approved for a foundation grant unless a contract is entered into between the foundation and the recipient of the grant. The foundation shall develop and determine, in consultation with and subject to the review and approval of the attorney general, the specific contract form to be used.
(b) Payment of funds shall be made within sixty days after a contract is executed. Contracts shall be executed in accordance with the foundation's rules adopted pursuant to section 9-5 and no later than ninety days after receipt of a foundation-approved revised service proposal or foundation-approved certification that there have been no programmatic or budgetary changes to the application.
(c) All contracts shall be reviewed by the attorney general for conformance with this part.
[L 1992, c 181, pt of §1; am L 1993, c 6, §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 9. Foundation on Culture and the Arts › 9-16 Monitoring and evaluation.

§9-16 Monitoring and evaluation.
(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]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 9. Foundation on Culture and the Arts › 9-17 Continued eligibility.

§9-17 Continued eligibility.
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.
[L 1992, c 181, pt of §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 9. Foundation on Culture and the Arts › 9-18 Applicability and interpretation.

§9-18 Applicability and interpretation.
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.
[L 1992, c 181, pt of §1]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 9. Foundation on Culture and the Arts › 9-21 Purpose.

§9-21 Purpose.
The foundation shall administer the art in public places and relocatable works of art programs, pursuant to section 103-8.5, and the state art museum to achieve the following purposes:
(1) Replace in public state buildings the natural beauty displaced in construction with works of art expressive of the State's cultural, creative, and traditional arts of its various ethnic groups;
(2) Support, promote, and recognize excellence of the State's diverse cultural, creative, and traditional artists; and
(3) Create, display, and maintain in public places and the state art museum a collection of works of art that:
(A) Represents the diversity and excellence of the State's artistic expression; and
(B) Provides to all the citizens of the State the fullest possible access to the highest quality aesthetic and educational experiences available. [L 2004, c 125, pt of §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 9. Foundation on Culture and the Arts › 9-22 State art museum; establishment

§9-22 State art museum; establishment
. The state art museum is established within the foundation. The operations of the state art museum shall be funded and supported by the works of art special fund, pursuant to section 103-8.5. [L 2004, c 125, pt of §2]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 9. Foundation on Culture and the Arts › 9-23 Friends of the Hawaii state art museum; establishment.

§9-23 Friends of the Hawaii state art museum; establishment.
(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]
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 10. Office of Hawaiian Affairs › 10-1 Declaration of purpose.

Note
Sections 10-1 to 10-16 designated as Part I by L 1994, c 283, §2(1).
§10-1 Declaration of purpose.
(a) The people of the State of Hawaii and the United States of America as set forth and approved in the Admission Act, established a public trust which includes among other responsibilities, betterment of conditions for native Hawaiians. The people of the State of Hawaii reaffirmed their solemn trust obligation and responsibility to native Hawaiians and furthermore declared in the state constitution that there be an office of Hawaiian affairs to address the needs of the aboriginal class of people of Hawaii.
(b) It shall be the duty and responsibility of all state departments and instrumentalities of state government providing services and programs which affect native Hawaiians and Hawaiians to actively work toward the goals of this chapter and to cooperate with and assist wherever possible the office of Hawaiian affairs. [L 1979, c 196, pt of §2]
Law Journals and Reviews
The Crown Lands Trust: Who Were, Who Are, the Beneficiaries? 38 UH L. Rev. 213 (2016).
2023 Hawaii Revised Statutes › Title 1. General Provisions › 10. Office of Hawaiian Affairs › 10-2 Definitions.

§10-2 Definitions.
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]
Law Journals and Reviews
The Crown Lands Trust: Who Were, Who Are, the Beneficiaries? 38 UH L. Rev. 213 (2016).
A Collective Memory of Injustice: Reclaiming Hawai`i's Crown Lands Trust in Response to Judge James S. Burns. 39 UH L. Rev. 481 (2017).
Case Notes
Definition of "Hawaiian" does not violate equal protection. 631 F. Supp. 1153.
Act 304, L 1990, was invalidated by its own severability clause when amendment to this section by Act 304 was found to conflict with the federal Forgiveness Act (Pub. L. No. 105-66, §340, 111 Stat. at 1448), leaving court with no judicially manageable standards to determine whether office of Hawaiian affairs was entitled to the specific revenues sought in the suit. 96 H. 388, 31 P.3d 901.