HRS §350E-4
Who is the appropriate authority in Hawaii
This section defines a term used in the interstate compact. It says that when the compact refers to the appropriate authority in the receiving state, for Hawaii that means the Department of Human Services.
state agencies
The statute, as written — Appropriate authority in Hawaii
As used in paragraph (a) of Article V the phrase "appropriate authority in the receiving state" with reference to this State means the department of human services.
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