HRS §342H-17

Who must enforce this law

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This section says that all state and county health officials and police officers must enforce this law and the department's rules, orders, and permits. It does not create any new rules or penalties.

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

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.

All state and county health authorities and police officers shall enforce this chapter and the rules, orders, and permits 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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