HRS §103D-1204
Who is responsible for state property
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section says the head of a state department or office is in charge of taking care of all state property under their control, even if they didn't sign a receipt. They can't pass that duty to a temporary replacement without the governor's written OK. A new person is only responsible for property they actually get or sign for.
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The statute, as written — Others' responsibilities
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
The head of the department, or the head of any board, commission, agency, bureau, or office of the State shall be responsible for the accountability, protection, maintenance, and proper use of all state property pertaining to their office or department, whether they issue receipts for the same or not, and shall not transfer their responsibility to a successor during short periods or absence unless with the written consent of the governor. Shortages occurring during the administration of one person shall not be the responsibility of the person's successor. The new officer shall be responsible only for the property the office actually receives or for which the officer issues a receipt.
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