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HRS §515-1

How to interpret this law

This section tells judges how to read the law. They should use the ordinary meaning of the words and interpret the law broadly to make it work as intended.

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The statute, as written — Construction

This chapter shall be construed according to the fair import of its terms and shall be liberally construed.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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