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HRS §180-1

What key terms mean in this law

This section defines important words used in the law about soil and water conservation districts. It explains who the director is, what a district is, what counts as proper notice, and who is a land occupier. These definitions help you understand the rest of the law.

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The statute, as written — Definitions

Whenever used in this chapter: "Director" means a member of the governing body of a district. "District" or "soil and water conservation district" means a governmental subdivision of this State, and a public body corporate and politic, organized in accordance with this chapter. "Due notice" means notice given during a ten-day period by publication or if no means of publication is available by posting at a reasonable number of conspicuous places within the affected area. "Land occupier" or "occupier of land" includes any person, firm, or corporation who leases or holds title to lands for agricultural designation or use within a district organized, or to be organized, under this chapter.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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