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HRS §304A-1653

State aquarium admission and user fees

The University of Hawaii's board of regents can charge the public for entering the aquarium and using its facilities or programs. They do not need to follow the usual public notice, hearing, or governor approval steps, but they must set the fees at an open public meeting. The money goes into a special state fund.

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The statute, as written — State aquarium admission and user fees

The board of regents may charge the public a fee for admission to the aquarium and for the use of aquarium facilities and programs. In establishing the fees, the board of regents shall be exempt from the public notice, public hearing, and gubernatorial approval requirements of chapter 91. The fees may be established at an open public meeting subject to the requirements of chapter 92. The fees shall be deposited into the state aquarium special fund established under section [304A‑2165].
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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