HRS §264-43

Responsibility for state highways

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This section says the state transportation department is responsible for all state highways. It must follow state and federal laws, but it does not have to follow county subdivision rules.

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The statute, as written — Responsibility

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 department of transportation shall acquire, subdivide, consolidate, construct, maintain, and administer all highways comprising the state highway system in accordance with all state and federal laws and exempt from county subdivision ordinances.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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