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MCC §8.30.010

Emergency Use of Private Property

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This section says the county can use private land during an emergency to keep people safe and keep order. It lets the police chief direct traffic and people onto private property. This is a narrow rule about emergencies only.

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The ordinance, as written (Maui County) — Purpose

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.

In the interest of protecting the health, life, and property, and preserving the order and security, of the county and its inhabitants, this chapter authorizes the chief of police to direct vehicles and pedestrians onto private real property during an emergency. (Ord. 1892 § 1 (part), 1990)
Read the official text at library.municode.com ↗as published Nov 21, 2025our copy taken Aug 21, 2026

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