HRS §486H-12

Federal law overrides this chapter when they conflict

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This section says that the state rules in this chapter cannot be used in a way that conflicts with federal law, especially the Petroleum Marketing Practices Act. If there is a conflict, federal law wins.

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The statute, as written — Preemption by federal law

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

This chapter shall not be applied in a manner that would render its application preempted by the "Petroleum Marketing Practices Act", 15 U.S.C. [section] 2801, et seq., or other applicable federal law.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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