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HRS §115-3.5

Restricting passage over rights-of-way

A county can limit who uses a public right-of-way, but only if it passes a law or resolution that explains how it decides the limit helps the public. This section is narrow and only sets that basic rule.

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The statute, as written — Restricting passage over rights-of-way

A county may restrict passage over a public right-of-way by resolution or ordinance, provided that the resolution or ordinance sets forth criteria for determining that the restriction is in the public interest.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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