HRS §127A-32

Effect of this chapter on other laws

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During an emergency or disaster, any state or county law that conflicts with this chapter or its rules is put on hold. The governor can suspend state laws, and the mayor can suspend county laws, but only while the emergency lasts.

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The statute, as written — Effect of this chapter on other laws

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.

All laws inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter, or of any rule issued under the authority of this chapter, shall be suspended during the period of time and to the extent that the emergency or disaster exists, and may be, by the governor for all laws, or mayor for county laws, designated as so suspended.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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