HCC §14-121

Hydraulic fracturing is banned in Hawaii County

Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗

This law bans hydraulic fracturing, also called fracking, for any reason in Hawaii County. The County cannot give any permit or exemption that allows it. Any drilling permit the County issues must include a written rule saying fracking is not allowed.

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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Hydraulic fracturing prohibited

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.

Hydraulic fracturing or the practice by any other name shall be prohibited for any purpose. No permit or exemption to this policy shall be provided by the County. Any permit issued by the County that allows for a drilling operation shall include a written condition prohibiting hydraulic fracturing. (2013, ord 13-115, sec 2.)14-121

Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗as published Jul 16, 2026our copy taken Aug 21, 2026

Published by the County of Hawaiʻi Office of the County Clerk.

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