Hawaii § 195-7 - Powers and duties.
Full text of Hawaii Hawaii Revised Statutes § 195-7 — Powers and duties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 195-7. Powers and duties.
The commission shall: (1) Establish criteria to be used in determining whether an area is suitable for inclusion with the reserves system; (2) Conduct studies of areas for possible inclusion within the reserves system; (3) Recommend to the governor and the department areas suitable for inclusion within the reserves system; (4) Establish policies and criteria regarding the management, protection, and permitted uses of areas which are part of the reserves system; (5) Advise the governor and the department on any matter relating to the preservation of Hawaii's unique natural resources; (6) Develop ways and means of extending and strengthening presently established preserves, sanctuaries, and refuges within the State; (7) Advise the department and other public agencies managing state-owned land or natural resources regarding areas under their respective jurisdictions which are or may be appropriate for designation as natural area reserves; and (8) In carrying out the above duties, consult the most comprehensive up-to-date compilation of scientific data on the communities of natural flora and fauna of Hawaii. [L 1970, c 139, pt of §1; am L 1987, c 350, §5] Previous Vol03_Ch0121-0200D Next
Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii § 195-7
What does Hawaii Revised Statutes § 195-7 cover?
Section 195-7 ("Powers and duties.") 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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