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HRS §28-10.8

Attorney general's department can make its own rules

The attorney general's department can create, change, or remove rules needed to do its job. These rules can cover general practices for all offices, boards, and commissions within the department, without each one having to adopt them separately.

state agencies

The statute, as written — Rules

The department of the attorney general may adopt, amend, or repeal rules, pursuant to chapter 91, that may be necessary or convenient for the performance of its functions. The department's rules may include general rules of practice and procedure that apply to all administrative offices, boards, and commissions placed or established within the department without the necessity of individual adoption by the administrative offices, boards, or commissions within the department.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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