(a) There is established in the state treasury the hazard mitigation special fund, into which shall be deposited:

Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 127A-18.5

  • Agency: means the Hawaii emergency management agency established by section 127A-3. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 127A-2
  • Hazard: means an event or condition of the physical environment that results or may likely result in damage to property, injuries or death to individuals, or damage to the environment that may result in an emergency or disaster. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 127A-2
  • Necessary: means and refers to such means, measures, or other actions or determinations as are required to be taken in the opinion of the governor or governor's authorized representative or a mayor or the mayor's authorized representative. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 127A-2
(1) All revenues from any recovery or reimbursement pursuant to section 127A-18;
(2) Appropriations made by the legislature for deposit into the fund;
(3) All contributions from public or private partners; and
(4) All interest earned on or accrued to moneys deposited in the special fund.
(b) Moneys in the hazard mitigation special fund shall be used for personnel costs and operating and administrative costs deemed necessary by the agency to administer section 127A-18.

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