Hawaii § 261-11 - Public purpose of activities.
Full text of Hawaii Hawaii Revised Statutes § 261-11 — Public purpose of activities., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 261-11. Public purpose of activities.
The acquisition of any lands or interests therein pursuant to this chapter, the planning, acquisition, establishment, construction, improvement, maintenance, equipment, and operation of airports and air navigation facilities; and the exercise of any other powers granted by this chapter to the department of transportation are declared to be public and governmental functions, exercised for a public purpose, and matters of public necessity. All lands and other property and privileges acquired and used by or on behalf of the State in the manner and for the purposes enumerated in this chapter shall and are declared to be acquired and used for public and governmental purposes and as a matter of public necessity. [L 1947, c 32, pt of §1; RL 1955, §15-17; am L Sp 1959 2d, c 1, §26; HRS §261-11] Previous Vol05_Ch0261-0319 Next
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii § 261-11
What does Hawaii Revised Statutes § 261-11 cover?
Section 261-11 ("Public purpose of activities.") 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 § 261-11?
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