Chapter 179 — Chapter 179
4 sections in this chapter.
HRS §179-1 Declaration of purpose
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§179-1 Declaration of purpose. It is declared:
HRS §179-2 Definitions
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§179-2 Definitions. The following terms, whenever used and referred to in this chapter, shall have the following respective meanings, unless a different meaning clearly appears in the context: "Abnormal tidal action" includes high seas or surf, hurricane floods, and tsunami or se…
HRS §179-3 Statewide flood control agency and program
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§179-3 Statewide flood control agency and program. (a) The board of land and natural resources, whose functions include under the existing laws of Hawaii, the management and administration of water resources of the State, is hereby designated as the state agency responsible for t…
HRS §179-4 Powers, duties, and jurisdiction of the board
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§179-4 Powers, duties, and jurisdiction of the board. In addition to those powers and responsibilities of the board of land and natural resources established by existing law, the board is authorized to implement the declared purposes of this chapter with regard to flood control a…