Hawaii Revised Statutes 5. Emblems and Symbols

• 5-1 to 3 Repealed.
  L 1988, c 138, §§2 to 4.
• 5-4 Repealed.
  L 1990, c 215, §4.
• 5-6 Seal; Commercial Use.
  Whoever uses any representation of the great seal or the coat of arms of the State in any advertisement or for any commercial purpose...
• 5-6.5 State Language.
  The Hawaiian language is the native language of Hawaii and may be used on all emblems and symbols representative of the State, its departments, agencies...
• 5-7 State Popular Name.
  The name "The Aloha State" is adopted, established, and designated as the official "popular" name for the State, to be effective so long as...
• 5-7.5 "Aloha Spirit".
  (a) "Aloha Spirit" is the coordination of mind and heart within each person. It brings each person to the self. Each person must think...
• 5-7.6 Aloha Order of Merit.
  (a) There is established the Aloha order of merit, within the office of the governor for administrative purposes, to honor individuals selected under this...
• 5-7.7 Aloha Order of Merit Location.
  There shall be set aside within the Honolulu International Airport an area to exhibit commemorative displays honoring members of the order. The displays may...
• 5-8 State Tree.
  The kukui tree, also known as the candlenut tree (Aleurites Moluccana), is adopted, established, and designated as the official tree of the State, to...
• 5-9 State Motto.
  The motto "Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono", is adopted, established, and designated as the official motto of the State....
• 5-10 State Song.
  The song "Hawai‘i Pono‘i" is adopted, established, and designated as the official song of the State, to be effective for as long as the...
• 5-10.5 State Musical Instrument; ‘auana; Kahiko.
  (a) The ‘ukulele is established and designated as the official ‘auana musical instrument of the State. (b) The pahu is established and designated as...
• 5-11 Repealed.
  L 1988, c 269, §2.
• 5-11.3 State Insect.
  The pulelehua (Vanessa tameamea), also known as the Kamehameha butterfly, is established and designated as the official insect of the State. [L 2009, c...
• 5-11.5 State Fish.
  The humuhumunukunukuapua‘a (Rhinecanthus rectangulus), also known as the rectangular triggerfish, is established and designated as the official fish of the State. [L 2006, c 67,
• 5-12 State Marine Mammal.
  The humpback whale is established and designated as the official marine mammal of the State, to be effective so long as the legislature of...
• 5-12.2 State Land Mammal.
  The ōpe‘ape‘a, otherwise known as the Hawaiian hoary bat (Lasiurus cinereus semotus), is established and designated as the official land mammal of the State....
• 5-12.5 State Mammal.
  The Hawaiian monk seal (Monachus schauinslandi) is established and designated as the official mammal of the State. [L 2008, c 72, §2] Cross References...
• 5-13 Repealed.
  L 1985, c 289, §3.
• 5-13.5 State Individual Sport
  . Surfing is adopted, established, and designated as the official individual sport of the State. [L 1998, c 174, §2]
• 5-14 State Team Sport.
  Outrigger canoe paddling is adopted, established, and designated as the official team sport of the State, to be effective for as long as the...
• 5-15 State Gem.
  The black coral is established and designated as the official gem of the State. [L 1987, c 9, §1]
• 5-15.5 State Plant.
  Kalo (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott), the Hawaiian word for taro, is adopted, established, and designated as the official plant of the State. [L 2007, c...
• 5-16 State Flower and Individual Island Flowers.
  The native yellow hibiscus (Hibiscus brackenridgei A. Gray), also known as the Pua Aloalo or Ma‘o-hau-hele, is established and designated as the official flower...
• 5-16.5 Official Island Colors.
  The color red is established and designated as the official color of the island of Hawai‘i. The color pink is established and designated as...
• 5-17 State Bird.
  The nene (Branta sandwicensis), also known as the Hawaiian goose, is established and designated as the official bird of the State. [L 1988, c...
• 5-18 State Flag.
  As used in this [chapter], unless the context otherwise requires: "Flag" means any flag, standard, color, ensign, or any picture or representation of either...
• 5-18.5 Pow/mia (Prisoner of War/missing in Action) Flag; Recognition; Use.
  (a) The State recognizes the National League of Families' POW/MIA (prisoner of war/missing in action) flag that was recognized by the United States Congress...
• 5-19 Description of the Hawaiian Flag.
  The official description of the Hawaiian flag as authorized to represent the State of Hawaii on land and sea, and authorized for executive state...
• 5-20 Public Display of Hawaiian Flag; Position.
  On every occasion of public display of the Hawaiian flag, within the State of Hawaii, it shall occupy the position of honor when displayed...
• 5-21 State Dance.
  Hula is adopted, established, and designated as the official dance of the State. [L 1999, c 83, §2]
• 5-22 Hawaii Medal of Honor.
  (a) The Hawaii medal of honor may be awarded on behalf of the people of the State of Hawaii to an individual who has...

Last modified: October 27, 2016