Hawaii § 168-4 - Preference.
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§ 168-4. Preference.
To the extent that the same may be necessary from time to time for the satisfaction of their water needs, domestic and agricultural, the Hawaiian homes commission and lessees of the Hawaiian homes commission shall at all times, upon actual need therefor being shown to the board of agriculture and biosecurity, have a prior right to two-thirds of the water developed for the Molokai irrigation and water utilization project by the tunnel development extending to Waikolu valley and ground water developed west of Waikolu valley, which was planned by the board of land and natural resources as the first stage of the Molokai irrigation project. [L 1987, c 306, pt of §2 ; am L 2025, c 236, §18] Previous Vol03_Ch0121-0200D Next
Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii § 168-4
What does Hawaii Revised Statutes § 168-4 cover?
Section 168-4 ("Preference.") 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.
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