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HRS §184-3.4

State parks special fund and Diamond Head sub-account

This section creates a special fund for state parks money. It says what money goes into the fund and what it can be spent on. It also sets up a separate sub-account for Diamond Head State Monument admission fees.

state agencies

The statute, as written — State parks special fund

(a) There is established within the state treasury a fund to be known as the state parks special fund, into which shall be deposited all proceeds collected by the state parks programs involving park user fees, any leases or concession agreements, any fees collected pursuant to section 184-4.2, the sale of any article purchased from the department to benefit the state parks programs, or any gifts or contributions; provided that proceeds derived from the operation of Iolani Palace shall be used to supplement its educational and interpretive programs. (b) The department shall expend the moneys from the state parks special fund for the following purposes: (1) Permanent and temporary staff positions; (2) Planning and development of state parks programs, including the aina hoomalu state parks program; (3) Construction, repairs, replacement, additions, and extensions of state parks facilities; (4) Operation and maintenance costs of state parks and state parks programs; and (5) Administrative costs of the division of state parks. (c) There is established within the state parks special fund, a Diamond Head State Monument sub-account, into which shall be deposited fifty-five per cent of all proceeds collected from the admission fees charged at the Diamond Head State Monument. The department shall expend the moneys from the Diamond Head State Monument sub-account for repair, maintenance, and operating costs incurred by the State in the management of the Diamond Head State Monument.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§184-4.2 Rental vessel registration in state park waters

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