HRS §264-89

Stricter local rules still apply

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This section says that if a city or county has its own law or rule that is stricter than this state law, the stricter rule still applies. It does not change or cancel any lawful local ordinance or regulation.

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The statute, as written — Interpretation

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.

Nothing in this part shall be construed to abrogate or affect the provisions of any lawful ordinance or regulation which are more restrictive than this part.

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

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