HRS §342D-2
Who runs these laws
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section says the department runs these environmental laws through the director. The director can give some of their powers to other people, but cannot give away the power to make rules.
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The statute, as written — Administration
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.
The department shall administer this chapter through the director. The director may delegate to any person such power and authority vested in the director by this chapter as the director deems reasonable and proper for the effective administration of this chapter, except the power to make rules.
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