HRS §50-2

Definitions for this chapter

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This section defines two terms used in this chapter. It explains that "county" means the four counties in Hawaii, and "legislative body of the county" means the county council. It is a short, technical definition section.

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The statute, as written — Definitions

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.

Whenever used in this chapter, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context: "County" or "counties" means the city and county of Honolulu and the counties of Hawaii, Kauai, and Maui. "Legislative body of the county" means the county council.

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

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