HCC §14-115
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Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗This section defines key terms used in this article. It explains who the chief of police is, who counts as a law enforcement officer, who is a private security officer, and what it means to be under the influence. These definitions apply throughout the article unless the context says otherwise.
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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Definitions
A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Hawaiʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
As used in this article, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: “Chief of police” means the chief of police of the County or the chief’s authorized subordinate. “Law enforcement officer” means any police officer, public safety officer, parole or probation officer, or any other officer of any county, state, federal, or military agency authorized to exercise law enforcement or police powers. “Private security officer” means any person employed and duly licensed to engage in the private detective or guard business pursuant to chapter 463, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes. “Under the influence” means the presence of any amount of alcohol, intoxicating or hallucinatory drug, or substance in the blood or breath. (2022, ord 22-130, sec 2)14-115
Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.
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