HRS §50-1
Who this chapter applies to
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section says which counties can use this chapter. It applies to all counties, whether or not they have a charter. It also says the chapter cannot change or limit an existing charter unless the chapter specifically says so.
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The statute, as written — Applicability
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.
All counties which do not have a charter and all counties which have a charter may create a charter commission as provided herein. No provision of this chapter shall be held to alter or restrict any provision of any existing charter, except as hereinafter specifically provided.
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