HRS §39A-193
You still must follow state and local laws
This section says that getting state financing for a project does not exempt anyone from state and local laws. You still must follow the same building, zoning, health, and permit rules as if you paid for the project yourself.
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The statute, as written — Compliance with state and local law
The financing of any project under this part shall not relieve any project party or other user of such project from the laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations of the State and county or any departments or boards thereof with respect to the construction, operation, and maintenance of projects, compliance with master plans or zoning laws or regulations, obtaining of building permits, compliance with building and health codes and other laws, ordinances, or rules and regulations of similar nature pertaining to the project, and such laws shall be applicable to such party or such other user to the same extent they would be if the costs of the project were directly financed by the project party.
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