Hawaii § 26-13 - Department of health.
Full text of Hawaii Hawaii Revised Statutes § 26-13 — Department of health., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 26-13. Department of health.
(a) The department of health shall be headed by a single executive to be known as the director of health. The department shall administer programs designed to protect, preserve, care for, and improve the physical and mental health of the people of the State. Without limit to the generality of the foregoing, the programs shall include the administration and enforcement of matters and laws of public health of the State, including the state hospital, but excluding assistance and care for the indigent and the medically indigent. (b) The functions and authority heretofore exercised by the board of health (excluding assistance and care for the indigent and the medically indigent) and the department of institutions with respect to the state hospital and the dental health treatment function of the department of public instruction as heretofore constituted are transferred to the department of health established by this chapter. The governor shall define and differentiate dental health treatment from dental health instruction and shall provide for the gradual transfer of any personnel within the definition of dental health treatment to the department of health. This section shall not be construed to require the transfer from the department of education to the department of health of any dental hygienist having a teacher's certificate and employed by the department of public instruction immediately prior to November 25, 1959. [L Sp 1959 2d, c 1, §19; Supp, §14A-18; HRS §26-13; am L 1974, c 252, §1; am L 1983, c 260, §1; am L 1995, c 189, §§1, 26; am L 1998, c 133, §5; am L 2019, c 210, §3] Cross References Waimano ridge; approval and authorization for new or expanded uses, see §171-64.5. Previous Vol01_Ch0001-0042F Next
Source: official Hawaii text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii § 26-13
What does Hawaii Revised Statutes § 26-13 cover?
Section 26-13 ("Department of health.") 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 § 26-13?
A common citation format is "Hawaii Revised Statutes § 26-13" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Hawaii official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Hawaii attorney.
How does Hawaii § 26-13 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Hawaii can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Hawaii.