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HRS §490:11-108

Old law stays the same unless clearly changed

This section says that the new Uniform Commercial Code is assumed to keep the same meaning as the old one, unless the new law clearly changes something. It is a rule about how to interpret the new code.

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The statute, as written — Presumption that rule of law continues unchanged

Unless a change in law has clearly been made, the provisions of the new U.C.C. shall be deemed declaratory of the meaning of the old U.C.C.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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