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HRS §206N-9

State and counties must update rules for communication equipment

By July 1, 2019, the State and each county must update their laws, rules, and agreements for land they control so that rates, fees, and other terms meet this chapter's requirements for communications service providers. If they haven't done so, providers can still install and run small wireless facilities and utility poles under this chapter.

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The statute, as written — Implementation

No later than July 1, 2019, the State and each county shall adopt or modify laws, regulations, and agreements for lands within its jurisdiction that make available rates, fees, and other terms that comply with this chapter to communications service providers. In the absence of laws, regulations, and agreements that fully comply with this chapter and until such laws, regulations, or agreements are adopted, communications service providers may install and operate small wireless facilities and utility poles pursuant to this chapter.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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