The legislature hereby finds, determines, and declares that this part is necessary to promote and attain:

(1) The full use and enjoyment of the waters of the State;

Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 200-21

  • Federal laws and requirements: means all statutes, rules, and other laws of the United States, which may apply to any and all subject matter of this part, and of the rules adopted pursuant to this part. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 200-23
  • State: means the State of Hawaii. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 200-23
(2) The safety of persons and the protection of property as related to the use of the waters of the State;
(3) A reasonable uniformity of laws and rules regarding the use of the waters of the State; and
(4) Conformity with, and implementation of, federal laws and requirements.