ROH §40-7.1
Why this law exists and what it covers
Read the official text at honolulu.gov ↗This section explains the purpose of the law. It says that weeds, garbage, trash, and waste are public health and safety problems. The city can cut and remove them, and an agency has the power to do that.
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The ordinance, as written (Honolulu County) — Declaration of legislative intent
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 following is the declaration of legislative intent of the council.
(a) The provisions which are set forth hereinafter are authorized pursuant to HRS § 46-1.5.
(b) Any weeds, garbage, trash, or waste which are more specifically defined hereinafter are declared to be public nuisances to the health, safety, and welfare of the residents of the city and, therefore, cutting and removal thereof shall be accomplished pursuant to the provisions set forth hereinafter.
(c) The provisions set forth hereinafter are intended to remove and control such weeds, garbage, trash, and waste and to provide the necessary power and authority to an administrative agency of the city to effectuate the purpose.
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