HRS §342D-18
Other laws still apply to the department
This section says that the department's powers under this chapter do not change or limit its powers under any other law. It is a narrow rule that keeps all other legal duties and functions intact.
state agencies
The statute, as written — Other powers of department not affected
The powers, duties, and functions vested in the department under this chapter shall not be construed to affect in any manner the powers, duties, and functions vested in the department under any other law.
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