Title 12, Conservation And Resources

[§195H-13] Rules. (a) In addition to any other rulemaking powers authorized under this chapter, the authority may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 on the management, stewardship, oversight, and protection of Mauna Kea lands and cultural resources. The rules adopted under this s…

[§195H-14] Contested cases. (a) Chapter 91 shall apply to every contested case arising under this chapter except where chapter 91 conflicts with this chapter, in which case this chapter shall apply. Any other law to the contrary notwithstanding, including chapter 91, any conteste…

[§195H-15] Mauna Kea management special fund. (a) There is established the Mauna Kea management special fund into which shall be deposited: (b) Proceeds from the special fund shall be used for administration, capital improvement projects, and other purposes pursuant to this chapt…

[§195H-16] Issuance of bonds. The director of finance, from time to time, may issue general obligation bonds pursuant to chapter 39 in amounts authorized by the legislature for the purposes of this chapter. [L 2022, c 255, pt of §2]

[§195H-2] Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: "Authority" means the Mauna Kea stewardship and oversight authority. "Chairperson" means the chairperson of the authority. "Lease" means the contractual right to possess and use a specified por…

[§195H-3] Mauna Kea stewardship and oversight authority; established. (a) There is established the Mauna Kea stewardship and oversight authority, which shall be a body corporate and a public instrumentality of the State for the purpose of implementing this chapter. The authority …

[§195H-4] Values and principles. The authority may adopt and be guided by the following operational values and principles:

[§195H-5] Powers and responsibilities; generally. (a) Except as otherwise limited by this chapter, the authority, as it pertains to the Mauna Kea land area, may: (b) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the authority shall:

[§195H-6] Transition; management plan. (a) The authority shall have a transition period of five years beginning July 1, 2023; provided that all of the initial members have been confirmed by the senate. During the transition period, the authority shall jointly manage Mauna Kea lan…

[§195H-7] Authority after transition period. (a) Following the end of the transition period pursuant to section 195H-6, the department of land and natural resources, University of Hawaii, and all other departments and agencies of the State shall be subject to the oversight of the…

[§195H-8] Astronomy development; declaration of policy; reserved viewing or observing time and other requirements. (a) It is declared that the support of astronomy consistent with section 195H-1 is a policy of the State. (b) Beginning after the transition period has expired, any …

[§195H-9] Advisory groups. (a) The authority shall establish advisory groups to advise the authority in its management of Mauna Kea. (b) Any advisory groups established pursuant to this section shall convene regularly and be consulted on a broad range of issues relating to their …