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HRS §147-96

Public hearings before adopting rules

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

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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