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HRS §195H-13

Rules for Mauna Kea lands

This section lets the authority make rules about managing, protecting, and overseeing Mauna Kea lands and cultural resources. The rules must follow existing laws and standards for good design, health, safety, and coordinated development. They can be written early but only take effect after the five-year transition period ends.

state agencies

The statute, as written — Rules

(a) In addition to any other rulemaking powers authorized under this chapter, the authority may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 on the management, stewardship, oversight, and protection of Mauna Kea lands and cultural resources. The rules adopted under this section shall follow existing laws, rules, ordinances, and regulations as closely as is consistent with standards to meet minimum requirements of good design, health, safety, and coordinated development. (b) The authority may adopt rules before the end of the transitional five-year period established in section 195H-6; provided that the rules shall not go into effect until the transition period is completed.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§195H-6 Managing Mauna Kea during the transition period

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