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HRS §321-7

How the Health Department Spends Public Health Money

The Health Department can divide and spend money given by the legislature for public health. It must be very careful with spending and must think about leasing equipment instead of buying it. Leases can include maintenance, buying options, and updates.

state agencies

The statute, as written — Disbursement of moneys

For the purpose of carrying into effect the laws relating to the public health, the department of health may apportion and disburse all sums of money that are appropriated by the legislature for the preservation of the public health. The department shall observe the strictest economy in the expenditure of all public moneys placed under its control. The department shall also consider the alternative of leasing equipment versus equipment purchases. Such lease options may include, but not be limited to, contracts for maintenance, option to buy, and periodic updating of equipment. [PC 1869, c 59, §30; am L 1876, c 11, §4; RL 1925, §910; RL 1935, §901; RL 1945, §2009; RL 1955, §46-9; am L Sp 1959 2d, c 1, §19; HRS §321-7; am L 1979, c 33, §2]
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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