HRS §159-53
How this chapter fits with other laws
This section explains how the meat inspection law relates to other laws. It says its licenses are extra, not replacements. It applies to federally regulated items only as federal law allows. If this law conflicts with other laws, this law wins. It should be read broadly to support the law's purpose.
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The statute, as written — Construction
The licenses required by this chapter shall be in addition to any other licenses required by law. The requirements of this chapter shall apply to persons, establishments, animals, and meat or meat products regulated under the Federal Meat Inspection Act only to the extent provided for in section 408 of the Federal Meat Inspection Act. The operation and effect of this chapter conferring a general power shall not be impaired or qualified by the granting of a specific power or powers. Each provision of this chapter is intended to be construed liberally in light of the declaration set forth in section 159-2. If any of the foregoing provisions are in conflict with any existing statute, ordinance or regulation, the provisions of this chapter shall take precedence.
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