Hawaii § 96-8 - Appropriate subjects for investigation.
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§ 96-8. Appropriate subjects for investigation.
An appropriate subject for investigation is an administrative act of an agency which might be: (1) Contrary to law; (2) Unreasonable, unfair, oppressive, or unnecessarily discriminatory, even though in accordance with law; (3) Based on a mistake of fact; (4) Based on improper or irrelevant grounds; (5) Unaccompanied by an adequate statement of reasons; (6) Performed in an inefficient manner; or (7) Otherwise erroneous. The ombudsman may investigate to find an appropriate remedy. [L 1967, c 306, §9; HRS §96-8] Previous Vol02_Ch0046-0115 Next
Source: official Hawaii text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii § 96-8
What does Hawaii Revised Statutes § 96-8 cover?
Section 96-8 ("Appropriate subjects for investigation.") 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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