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HRS §486-37

What happens if a rule is invalid or outdated

This section says that if one rule is found invalid, the other rules still stand. It also says current rules stay in effect until they are changed or removed.

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The statute, as written — Rules; severability and continuation

(a) If any provision of the rules adopted under this chapter is declared invalid, or the applicability thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of the rules and the applicability thereof to other persons and circumstances shall not be affected thereby. (b) Except as specifically excepted, all rules currently in effect, as they relate to this chapter, shall remain in effect until they are updated, amended, or repealed.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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