Hawaii § 342P-4 - Inspection of premises.
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§ 342P-4. Inspection of premises.
The director, in accordance with any law, may enter and inspect any building or place to investigate an actual or suspected source, use, or presence of asbestos or lead to ascertain compliance or noncompliance with this chapter, any rule or standard adopted by the department pursuant to this chapter, any permit or other approval granted by the department pursuant to this chapter, or any order issued by the department pursuant to this chapter, and to make reasonable tests in connection therewith. Nothing in this section shall be construed to permit a warrantless search of a single family residence, unless the owner or occupier of the dwelling has consented to such a warrantless search. No confidential information secured pursuant to this section by any official or employee of the department within the scope and course of the official's or employee's employment in the prevention, control, or abatement of asbestos or lead, shall be disclosed by the official or employee except as it relates directly to asbestos or lead and then only in connection with the official's or employee's official duties and within the scope and course of the official's or employee's employment. [L 1991, c 219, pt of §1; am L 1998, c 242, §6] Previous Vol06_Ch0321-0344 Next
Source: official Hawaii text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii § 342P-4
What does Hawaii Revised Statutes § 342P-4 cover?
Section 342P-4 ("Inspection of premises.") 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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