HRS §196-88
How products get tested and labeled for efficiency
Manufacturers must test, certify, and label their products to meet Hawaii's minimum efficiency standards. They can use other states' or federal testing programs with similar rules, like California's database. Products listed in California's database are automatically considered compliant.
The statute, as written — Testing, certification, and labeling
Manufacturers shall test, certify, and label products meeting the minimum efficiency standards set forth in section 196-85 and may utilize testing, certification, and labeling programs of other states and federal agencies with similar standards, including the Home Ventilating Institute's certified products directory certification program, for purposes of compliance under this part. Products listed in California's Modernized Appliance Efficiency Database System shall be deemed to be in compliance with this part.
Sections this one refers to
§196-85 Minimum efficiency rules for certain products
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