HRS §196-87
State keeps federal energy and water standards if federal ones are dropped
If the federal government cancels certain energy or water efficiency rules that were in place as of January 19, 2017, Hawaii will keep using those same rules. New products sold, leased, or rented in Hawaii must meet those old federal standards. This does not apply if a court cancels a rule after someone who would be hurt asks for it.
The statute, as written — Protection against repeal of federal standards
(a) If any of the energy or water conservation standards issued or approved for publication by the Office of the United States Secretary of Energy as of January 19, 2017, pursuant to the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (Parts 430-431 of Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations), are withdrawn, repealed, or otherwise voided, the minimum energy or water efficiency level permitted for products previously subject to federal energy or water conservation standards shall be the previously applicable federal standards, and no such new product may be sold or offered for sale, lease, or rent in the State unless it meets or exceeds such standards. (b) This section shall not apply to any federal energy or water conservation standard set aside by a court upon the petition of a person who will be adversely affected, as provided in Section 6306(b) of Title 42 of the United States Code.
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