§196D-9 Construction of the chapter; rules. This chapter shall be construed liberally to effectuate its purposes, and the department shall have all powers which may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter, including the authority to make, amend, and repeal rules to implement this chapter; provided that all procedures for public information and review under chapter 91 shall be preserved; and provided further that the consolidated permit application and review process shall not affect or invalidate the jurisdiction or authority of any agency under existing law. The adoption, amendment, and repeal of all rules shall be subject to chapter 91. [L 1988, c 301, pt of §1]
Revision Note
In title, "chapter" substituted for "Act".
Structure Hawaii Revised Statutes
Title 12. Conservation and Resources
196D. Geothermal and Cable System Development
196D-2 Findings and declaration of purpose.
196D-4 Consolidated permit application and review process.
196D-5 Consolidated permit application and review procedure.
196D-7 Streamlining activities.
196D-9 Construction of the chapter; rules.
196D-10 Transfer of functions.