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HRS §342D-17

Who must enforce these environmental laws

This section says that state and county health officials and police officers must enforce the environmental health laws and the department's rules and orders. It does not create any new rules for residents.

everyone

The statute, as written — Enforcement by state and county authorities

All state and county health authorities and police officers shall enforce this chapter and the rules and orders of the department.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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