HRS §174C-12
How to challenge water commission decisions in court
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section says that court review of the commission's rules and orders follows the general state rules for agency decisions. It also says the court will not hold a new trial from scratch. Instead, it reviews the commission's record.
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The statute, as written — Judicial review of rules and orders of the commission concerning the water code
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.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, judicial review of rules and orders of the commission under this chapter shall be governed by chapter 91. Trial de novo is not allowed on review of commission actions under this chapter.
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