Hawaii § 28-10 - Prohibition on private practice of law by the attorney general, first deputy, and other deputies.
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§ 28-10. Prohibition on private practice of law by the attorney general, first deputy, and other deputies.
The attorney general, the attorney general's first deputy, and other deputies shall devote their entire time and attention to the duties of their respective offices. They shall not engage in the private practice of law, nor accept any fees or emoluments other than their official salaries for any legal services. This section shall not apply to any special deputy employed on a part-time basis for a limited period. [L 1953, c 105, §9; RL 1955, §30-10; am L 1957, c 180, §2; HRS §28-10; am L 1982, c 68, §2; gen ch 1985] Case Notes Disqualification after retirement from office. See 33 H. 305; 49 H. 252, 413 P.2d 249. Previous Vol01_Ch0001-0042F Next
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Section 28-10 ("Prohibition on private practice of law by the attorney general, first deputy, and other deputies.") 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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