KCC §22-8.9
When County and State Rules Conflict
Read the official text at ecode360.com ↗This section says that if county and state rules disagree, the stricter one wins. If someone breaks both county and state rules, they face county penalties. It also says the county keeps its power to enforce state rules.
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The ordinance, as written (Kauaʻi County) — Conflict with H.R.S. Chapter 328K
A copy, taken August 22, 2026. The version published by Kauaʻi County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
If any provision of this Article conflicts with any provision of Part I of H.R.S. Chapter 328K, or any successor statute, the more stringent provision shall prevail and control.If any violation of this Article also constitutes a violation of H.R.S. Chapter 328K, or any successor statute, the violator shall be subject to the penalties and procedures set forth under this Article.This Section shall not be deemed to limit the powers granted to the County under H.R.S. Sec. 328K-5(g) or any successor statute, to enforce, administer, and adopt rules necessary to carry out H.R.S. Sec. 328K-4, or any successor statute.
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