HRS §339-3
What the director must do
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗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 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.
(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]
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