HRS §179D-21

Certificate of approval to impound

You cannot hold back water in a dam or reservoir unless you have a valid certificate of approval to impound water. This section only sets that requirement; it does not explain how to get the certificate.

landlords

The statute, as written — Certificate of approval to impound

No owner of a dam or reservoir shall impound water without a valid certificate of approval to impound water at the dam or reservoir.

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

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