HRS §174C-55
How long a water use permit stays valid
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗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
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.
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water use in a designated water management area shall be valid until the designation of the water management area is rescinded, unless revoked as provided in section 174C-58 or modified as provided in section 174C-57.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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