HRS §174C-9

Water resource hearings

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This section says that all commission actions about water rules, permits, or licenses must follow the state's administrative hearing process. Hearings about specific water resources must happen on the island where those resources are. It is a procedural rule, not a list of rights or penalties.

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The statute, as written — Proceedings before the commission concerning water resources

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 proceedings before the commission concerning the enforcement or application of any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted pursuant thereto, or the issuance, modification, or revocation of any permit or license under this code by the commission, shall be conducted in accordance with chapter 91. Hearings regarding particular water resources shall be conducted on the island where those water resources are located.

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

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