MCC §3.36.010
Definitions for County grants and loans
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The ordinance, as written (Maui County) — Definitions
A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by Maui County is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
"Agency" means any department, agency, or other establishment of the County government,
but shall not include the council.
"Grant" means an appropriation, allocation, or disbursement of County funds or County
real property to a recipient for a public purpose.
"Loan" means a loan of funds to a recipient for a specified purpose, conditioned upon
repayment of the loan of funds, including the County's ability to post a lien on the
recipient's assets.
"Nepotism" means appointing persons to positions on a basis of their blood or marital
relationship to the appointing authority, rather than on merit or ability.
"Recipient" means a qualified applicant under section 3.36.040 which receives a grant from the County.
(Ord. No. 4027, § 1, 2013; Ord. 2677 § 1, 1998; Ord. 2661 § 1, 1998; Ord. 2326 § 1,
1994; Ord. 1859 § 7 (part), 1989: Ord. 1353 § 2 (part), 1983)
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