HRS §130-5

This law overrides other conflicting laws

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This section says that when this chapter is used, it wins over any other state law, county charter, or local ordinance that says something different. If there is a conflict, this chapter is the one that applies.

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The statute, as written — Applicability

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.

This chapter shall control and be supreme in the event it shall be employed notwithstanding any statutory, charter, or ordinance provision to the contrary or in conflict herewith.

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

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