Hawaii § 382-2 - Proclamation of emergency; preparations for government operations.
Full text of Hawaii Hawaii Revised Statutes § 382-2 — Proclamation of emergency; preparations for government operations., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 382-2. Proclamation of emergency; preparations for government operations.
(a) Whenever the governor finds that the public health, safety, or welfare has been impaired or imperiled and a state emergency created as a result of the interruption in the furnishing of services by the stevedoring industry, whether the interruption has been caused by an industrial dispute or otherwise, the governor may issue a proclamation declaring the existence of the emergency and the governor's intention to exercise the governor's powers under section 382-3. (b) Before or after the issuance of the proclamation the governor may make such preparations as the governor deems necessary or proper to carry out section 382-3. [L 1951, c 209, §3; RL 1955, §92-3; HRS §382-2; gen ch 1985] Previous Vol07_Ch0346-0398 Next
Source: official Hawaii text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii § 382-2
What does Hawaii Revised Statutes § 382-2 cover?
Section 382-2 ("Proclamation of emergency; preparations for government operations.") 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 § 382-2?
A common citation format is "Hawaii Revised Statutes § 382-2" (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?
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How does Hawaii § 382-2 apply to my situation?
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