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HRS §266-4

State rules limit transportation department powers

This section says the Department of Transportation can only use the powers given to it by state law, and it must follow those laws. It does not create new rules or penalties.

state agencies

The statute, as written — Limitation of powers

The jurisdiction and powers conferred on the department of transportation are subject to such restrictions as may be imposed by the statutes of the State, and shall be exercised in accordance with the provisions thereof. [March 28, 1916, c 54, §4, 39 Stat 41; RL 1925, §837; RL 1935, §1735; RL 1945, §4985; RL 1955, §112-6; am L Sp 1959 2d, c 1, §26; HRS §266-4]
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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