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HRS §342J-11

When the state can sue to stop hazardous waste problems

The state's environmental director can sue in environmental court to stop hazardous waste releases, prevent violations of hazardous waste laws or permits, and collect fines. The court can grant the relief allowed by Hawaii's civil procedure rules.

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The statute, as written — Injunctive and other relief

The director may institute a civil action in any environmental court of competent jurisdiction for injunctive and other relief to: (1) Address any release of hazardous waste or any hazardous waste constituent pursuant to section 342J-36; (2) Prevent any violation of this chapter, any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter, or any term or condition of a permit adopted pursuant to this chapter, without the necessity of a prior revocation of the permit; and (3) Impose and collect civil penalties, to collect administrative penalties, and obtain other relief. The environmental court shall have power to grant relief in accordance with the Hawaii rules of civil procedure.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§342J-36 Hazardous waste releases

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