HRS §212-4
Governor's power to run foreign-trade zones
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section lets the governor do what is needed to set up, run, and keep foreign-trade zones, and to make rules for how they work. Any rules must follow the state's official rule-making process.
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The statute, as written — Grant of authority to governor; rules and regulations
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
The governor may do all things necessary and proper to carry into effect the establishing, maintaining, and operating of foreign-trade zones, and make such rules and regulations concerning the operation, maintenance, and policing of the zone as may be necessary to comply with the Act of Congress. All rules and regulations established under this chapter shall be adopted and promulgated pursuant to chapter 91.
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