HRS §171-85

Definitions for Disaster Land Sales Rules

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This section defines key terms used in this part of the law. It explains what counts as a disaster area, a natural disaster, and who is considered a person. These definitions help clarify the rules that follow.

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The statute, as written — Definitions

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.

As used in this part III C: "Disaster area" means an area proclaimed by the governor to be a disaster area. "Natural disaster" means any disaster caused by seismic or tidal wave, tsunami, hurricane, volcanic eruption, typhoon, earthquake, or flood. "Person" means an individual (citizen and noncitizen), partnership, corporation, and association.

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

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