ROH §1-2.3
How to read references and resolve conflicts in the city code
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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Reference to articles, chapters, or sections - Conflicting provisions
A copy, taken August 22, 2026. The version published by Honolulu is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
In addition to the rules of construction specified in § 1-2.1 , the following rules shall be observed in the construction of the provisions of the Revised Ordinances of Honolulu.
(a) All references to chapters, articles, or sections are to the chapters, articles, and sections of the Revised Ordinances of Honolulu unless otherwise specified.
(b) If the provisions of different chapters of the Revised Ordinances of Honolulu conflict with or contravene each other, the provisions of each chapter shall prevail as to all matters and questions growing out of the subject matter of such chapter.
(c) If conflicting provisions are found in different sections of the same chapter the provisions of the section that are enacted later in time shall prevail unless such construction is inconsistent with the meaning of such chapter.
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