ROH §1-9.1

Agency heads can make rules that affect the public

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The head of a city agency that deals with the public can make rules that have the force of law. These rules must follow the state's rule-making process (HRS Chapter 91) and can only cover procedures needed for the agency to do its job with the public.

state agencies

The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Adoption of rules

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.

The head of any executive agency whose power or function as prescribed by law directly affects the public, may adopt rules having force and effect of law pursuant to HRS Chapter 91, setting forth procedures that are necessary for such agency in dealing with the public concerning such power or function. )

Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗as published Jan 1, 2026our copy taken Aug 22, 2026

Published by the City and County of Honolulu through American Legal Publishing.

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