The department shall administer this chapter and shall have the following powers and duties:

(1) To establish criteria for determining what areas qualify as enterprise zones. The criteria shall be the minimum required for implementation of the purpose of this chapter;

Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 209E-3

  • Department: means the department of business, economic development, and tourism. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 209E-2
  • Enterprise zone: means an area nominated by, and within the jurisdiction of, a county government, and subsequently declared by the governor to be eligible for the benefits of this chapter. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 209E-2
(2) To monitor the implementation and operation of this chapter;
(3) To conduct a continuing evaluation program of enterprise zones;
(4) To assist counties in obtaining the reduction of rules within enterprise zones;
(5) To submit annual reports evaluating the effectiveness of the program and any recommendations for legislation to the governor;
(6) To administer and enforce the rules adopted by the department; and
(7) To administer this chapter in such a manner that the area to be designated as an enterprise zone will most benefit the area and the State.

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