Hawaii Revised Statutes 179. Flood Control and Flood Water Conservation

• 179-1 Declaration of Purpose.
  It is declared: (1) That floods caused by heavy rainstorms and abnormal tidal action are detrimental to the health, safety, and general welfare of...
• 179-2 Definitions.
  The following terms, whenever used and referred to in this chapter, shall have the following respective meanings, unless a different meaning clearly appears in...
• 179-3 Statewide Flood Control Agency and Program.
  (a) The board of land and natural resources, whose functions include under the existing laws of Hawaii, the management and administration of water resources...
• 179-4 Powers, Duties, and Jurisdiction of the Board.
  In addition to those powers and responsibilities of the board of land and natural resources established by existing law, the board is authorized to...

Last modified: October 27, 2016