HRS §328L-1
Definitions for the children's health and tobacco programs
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section defines key terms used in this law. It explains what the children's health program, the health department, the director, health promotion programs, tobacco prevention, and tobacco settlement money mean. These definitions apply throughout the chapter.
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The statute, as written — Definitions [§328L-1] Definitions
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.
Whenever used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: "Children's health program" means health care for needy children. "Department" means the department of health. "Director" means the director of health. "Health promotion and disease prevention programs" means those public health programs that attempt to reduce resources spent on treating preventable illness and functional impairment, enhance the quality of life, and reduce disparities in the health status of populations. "Tobacco prevention and control" means activities or programs that attempt to reduce tobacco consumption. "Tobacco settlement moneys" refers to moneys received by the State pursuant to the tobacco master settlement agreement.
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