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HRS §339-3

What the director must do

This section says the state's director is in charge of studying litter and recycling, coordinating anti-litter efforts, and encouraging public education. The director may also seek funding, run programs, design a state symbol, post signs, and give out litter bags.

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The statute, as written — Duties of the director

(a) The director shall: (1) Be responsible for the study of available research in the field of litter control, prevention, removal, disposal, and recycling; the study of methods for the implementation of such research; and development of public educational programs; (2) Serve as a coordinator between the State, state agencies, and various organizations seeking to aid in the anti-litter effort; (3) Cooperate with local governments to accomplish the coordination of anti-litter efforts; and (4) Encourage voluntary local anti-litter campaigns. (b) The director may: (1) Apply for funds or other resources available from private or public sources; (2) Conduct educational programs intended to instill the anti-litter ethic; (3) Design a state anti-litter symbol; (4) Post anti-litter signs in public places where required; and (5) Design and make available a litter bag bearing the state anti-litter symbol and a statement of the penalties prescribed herein for littering. [L Sp 1977 1st, c 2, pt of §2; am L 1998, c 277, §2]
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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