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HRS §344-1

Purpose

This section explains the purpose of the state's environmental policy: to help people and nature get along, prevent damage to the environment, support human health, and improve understanding of Hawaii's ecosystems and resources. It does not create any specific rules or duties.

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The statute, as written — Purpose

The purpose of this chapter is to establish a state policy which will encourage productive and enjoyable harmony between people and their environment, promote efforts which will prevent or eliminate damage to the environment and biosphere and stimulate the health and welfare of humanity, and enrich the understanding of the ecological systems and natural resources important to the people of Hawaii.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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