Const. Art. IX, §9

Cultural Arts Preservation

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This section gives the State the power to protect and grow the cultural, creative, and traditional arts of Hawaii's different ethnic groups. It is a broad statement of authority, not a detailed rule. No specific actions or deadlines are listed.

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The constitution, as written — Resources

A copy, taken August 21, 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.

The State shall have the power to preserve and develop the cultural, creative and traditional arts of its various ethnic groups.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 21, 2026

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