Hawaii § 89-20 - Chapter inoperative, when.
Full text of Hawaii Hawaii Revised Statutes § 89-20 — Chapter inoperative, when., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 89-20. Chapter inoperative, when.
(a) If any provision of this chapter jeopardizes the receipt by the State or any county of any federal grant-in-aid or other federal allotment of money, the provision shall, insofar as the fund is jeopardized, be deemed to be inoperative. (b) The federal Pro-Children Act, as it relates to smoking at public school indoor facilities, shall preempt this chapter to the extent the federal act imposes mandatory restrictions on smoking in the workplace. [L 1970, c 171, pt of §2; am L 2004, c 87, §3] Previous Vol02_Ch0046-0115 Next
Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii § 89-20
What does Hawaii Revised Statutes § 89-20 cover?
Section 89-20 ("Chapter inoperative, when.") is part of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Hawaii. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Hawaii § 89-20?
A common citation format is "Hawaii Revised Statutes § 89-20" (Hawaii). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Hawaii law?
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