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HRS §46-2.2

How counties must update their ordinance books

Counties that publish a full set of their local laws must update it at least once a year. They can do this by adding a new pocket part or by using looseleaf pages that replace or add to the existing book. The update must include all new laws and an updated index.

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The statute, as written — Publication of supplements

Comprehensive ordinance codes published pursuant to section 46-2.1 shall be updated at least once a year by either of the following methods: (1) By the publication of a cumulative pocket part supplement which shall be appropriately indexed and shall contain all ordinances enacted subsequent to the publication of the preceding comprehensive ordinance code; or (2) By a supplement or supplements in looseleaf form, the pages of which are intended to replace existing pages or to be added thereto in appropriate positions within the comprehensive ordinance code. In the event the supplements are in looseleaf form, such supplements shall contain all ordinances enacted subsequent to the last preceding looseleaf supplement and shall also include appropriate amendment pages to the index contained in the comprehensive ordinance code.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§46-2.1 Comprehensive ordinance codes

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