HRS §517E-7
How compliance is judged
This section says that whether someone followed the law is decided based on what they knew and the situation at the time they made a decision or took action, not based on what we know later.
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The statute, as written — Reviewing compliance
Compliance with this chapter shall be determined in light of the facts and circumstances existing at the time a decision is made or action is taken, and not by hindsight.
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