HRS §147-96

Public hearings before adopting rules

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Before the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity can adopt any rules under this part, it must hold a public hearing about the proposed rules on every island. This section only sets that hearing requirement.

state agencies

The statute, as written — Public hearings

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.

Before adopting any rules or regulations authorized by this part, the department of agriculture and biosecurity shall first hold a public hearing upon the proposed rules or regulations on each island.

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

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