HRS §174C-51
What to include in a water permit application
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section lists what you must put in a water permit application. It also says the commission can let you apply for several related water withdrawals in one application.
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The statute, as written — Application for a permit
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.
All permit applications filed under this part shall contain the following: (1) The name and address of the applicant and landowner; provided that: (A) In the event the applicant is an association, organization, partnership, trust, corporation, or any other legal entity doing business in Hawaii, the address of its principal place of business shall be stated in the application; and (B) In the event a lessee, licensee, developer, or any other person with a terminable interest or estate in the land, which is the water source of the permitted water, applies for a water permit, the landowner shall also be stated as a joint applicant for the water permit; (2) The date of application; (3) The water source of the water supply; (4) The quantity of water requested; (5) The use of the water and any limitations thereon; (6) The location of the use of water; (7) The location of the well or point of diversion; and (8) Such other relevant information that the commission may request from time to time. The commission in its discretion may allow a person to apply for several related withdrawals in the same application for a water permit.
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