Chapter 179D — Chapter 179D
11 sections in this chapter.
HRS §179D-1 Short title
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PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS §179D-1 Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Hawaii Dam and Reservoir Safety Act of 2007". [L 1987, c 199, pt of §1; am L 2007, c 262, §3]
HRS §179D-2 Declaration of purpose
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§179D-2 Declaration of purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the inspection and regulation of construction, enlargement, repair, alteration, maintenance, operation, and removal of all dams or reservoirs to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens o…
HRS §179D-3 Definitions
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§179D-3 Definitions. The following terms, whenever used and referred to in this chapter, shall have the following meanings, unless a different meaning clearly appears in the context: "Application approval" means authorization in writing issued by the board to an owner who has app…
HRS §179D-30 Dam and reservoir owners; general requirements and responsibilities
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§179D-30 Dam and reservoir owners; general requirements and responsibilities. Dam and reservoir owners subject to regulation under this chapter shall, among other general requirements and responsibilities:
HRS §179D-31 Dam and appurtenance improvement or removal grant program; special fund; established
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§179D-31 Dam and appurtenance improvement or removal grant program; special fund; established. (a) There is established a dam and appurtenance improvement or removal grant program, to be developed and administered by the department for the improvement or removal of deficient dams…
HRS §179D-4 Liability for damages
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§179D-4 Liability for damages. (a) Nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to constitute a waiver of any immunity of the State and no action or failure to act under this chapter shall be construed to create any liability in the State, board, department, or its office…
HRS §179D-5 REPEALED
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§179D-5 REPEALED. L 2007, c 262, §11.
HRS §179D-6 General powers and duties of the board of land and natural resources
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§179D-6 General powers and duties of the board of land and natural resources. (a) All dams or reservoirs in the State shall be under the jurisdiction of the board until the board declares which dams or reservoirs are to be removed from its jurisdiction. (b) The board shall admini…
HRS §179D-7 Administrative and judicial review
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§179D-7 Administrative and judicial review. (a) The findings and order of the board, and the board's approval or disapproval of an application issued by the State are final, conclusive, and binding upon all owners, state agencies, and other government agencies, regulatory or othe…
HRS §179D-8 Violations; penalties
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§179D-8 Violations; penalties. (a) Except as otherwise provided by law, the board may set, charge, and collect administrative penalties and recover administrative fees and costs, including attorney's fees and costs, or bring legal action to recover administrative penalties, fees,…
HRS §179D-9 Enactment of rules
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§179D-9 Enactment of rules. The department shall adopt the necessary rules not later than one and one-half years after July 1, 2007. [L 1987, c 199, pt of §1; am L 2007, c 262, §10]