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HCC §14-127

When a court can stop a violation

Read the official text at hawaiicounty.gov ↗

This section says a court with the right authority can hear a case to stop someone from breaking the rules in this article. It does not set any specific penalties or deadlines. It only explains that legal action for an injunction is possible.

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The ordinance, as written (Hawaiʻi County) — Injunctive relief

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.

Proceedings for injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction may be heard for potential violations of this article. (2013, ord 13-115, sec 2.)14-127 Article 22. Restriction of Genetically Engineered Crops and Plants.* * Editor’s Note: Article 22 was invalidated by Haw. Papaya Indus. Ass'n. v. County of Haw., No. 14-17538 (9th Cir. 2016) (mem.).
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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