§347-3 Department; general powers. The department of human services shall administer work with and for the blind, including the registry of the blind, vocational guidance, training, and placement in employment, and other services, including the conduct of activities for sight conservation and prevention of blindness. [L 1945, c 113, pt of §4; RL 1955, §109-1; am L 1957, c 317, §1; am L Sp 1959 2d, c 1, §20; HRS §347-3; am L 1970, c 105, §5; am L 1987, c 339, §4]
Cross References
Concessions in public buildings, see §102-14.
General excise tax upon blind persons, see §237-17.
Income tax exemption, see §235-54.
Public assistance, see §346-52.
Real property tax home exemption, see §246-31.
Case Notes
Land used for the blind is land used for a public use. 43 H. 253 (1959).
Structure Hawaii Revised Statutes
347. Blind, Visually Handicapped, and Other Disabled Persons
347-1 Visually handicapped defined.
347-2.5 Service animal, defined.
347-2.6 Misrepresentation of a service animal; civil penalty.
347-3 Department; general powers.
347-4 Vocational rehabilitation of blind.
347-5 Obtaining federal benefits.
347-7 Agencies for information and industrial aid.
347-9 Visiting blind and visually handicapped persons; home teaching.
347-10 Donations and examinations for sight conservation.
347-12 Blind shop and handicraft program.
347-12.5 Randolph-Sheppard revolving account.
347-13 Persons who are blind, visually handicapped, disabled; public places; public conveyances.
347-13.5 Suits by individuals; jurisdiction; venue.
347-15 Fares for blind person and guide.
347-16 Canes, use in public places.
347-17 Driver of vehicle, caution.