HRS §342L-18

Who must enforce these laws

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗

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

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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 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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