Hawaii Revised Statutes
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 8-12 (2026)
World Ocean Day
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§8-12 World Ocean Day. June 8 of each year shall be known and recognized as "World Ocean Day" to celebrate and honor the oceans of the world, improve international relations, and increase public awareness of conservation management of the ocean environment; provided that this day is not and shall not be construed to be a state holiday. All citizens shall be encouraged to observe and celebrate the blessings of the oceans and endeavor to become caretakers of the ocean for future generations. [L 1998, c 21, §2; am L 2009, c 2, §1]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4
cases, 1959–2004 · leading case: Kinkaid v. Bd. of Review of the City & Cnty. of Honolulu, 104 P.3d 905 (Haw. 2004).
Kinkaid v. Bd. of Review of the City & Cnty. of Honolulu, 104 P.3d 905 (Haw. 2004). “” The Board’s decision was “final” as well, given that nothing in ROH § 8-12 granted Appellants additional administrative remedies or otherwise afforded the Board discretion to reconsider its ruling.”
State v. Heirs of Halemano Kapahi, 395 P.2d 932 (Haw. 1964). “” Section 8-12 designates the attorney general as the plaintiff, and section 8-13 states: “* * * All persons who are owners or claimants of the property to be condemned shall be joined as defendants.”
Territory of Hawaii v. Aona, 43 Haw. 253 (Haw. 1959). “1955, § 8-12, that the attorney general may institute a condemnation proceeding at the request of the head of a department.”
Frank F. Fasi Supply Co. v. Wigwam Inv. Co., 308 F. Supp. 59 (D. Haw. 1969). “Attachment §§ 8-12 pp. 196-200 : 38 C.J.S. Garnishment §§ 5-10 pp.”
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