Hawaii § 340E-4 - Imminent hazards.
Full text of Hawaii Hawaii Revised Statutes § 340E-4 — Imminent hazards., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 340E-4. Imminent hazards.
The director, upon learning that a contaminant is present in or is likely to enter a public water system or an underground source of drinking water and may present an imminent and substantial danger to the public, may take such actions necessary to protect the health of the public. The actions which the director may take include but are not limited to: (1) Issuing such orders as may be necessary to protect the health of persons who are or may be users of such system (including travelers), including requiring the provision of alternative water supplies by persons who caused or contributed to the endangerment; and (2) Commencing a civil action for appropriate relief, including a restraining order or permanent or temporary injunction. [L 1976, c 84, pt of §1; am L 1984, c 268, §1; am L 1987, c 165, pt of §1] Previous Vol06_Ch0321-0344 Next
Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii § 340E-4
What does Hawaii Revised Statutes § 340E-4 cover?
Section 340E-4 ("Imminent hazards.") 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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