HRS §174C-55
How long a water use permit stays valid
A water use permit in a designated water management area lasts until the area's designation is ended, unless the permit is revoked or modified under other rules. This section only sets the duration; it does not explain revocation or modification.
The statute, as written — Duration of permits
Each permit for water use in a designated water management area shall be valid until the designation of the water management area is rescinded, unless revoked as provided in section 174C-58 or modified as provided in section 174C-57.
Sections this one refers to
§174C-58 When the water commission can take away your permit
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