Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands

The following copies of Hawaiʿi Revised Statutes  and Hawaiʿi Administrative Rules (HAR) are provided for general informational purposes only. These are unofficial copies; official copies may be obtained from the Division Office.

Land uses in the State Land Use Conservation District are regulated by Title 13, Chapter 5 of the Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules and Chapter 183C of the Hawaiʻi Revised Statutes. These rules define permissible land uses and outline the process for obtaining necessary permits.

Hawaiʿi Administrative Rules (HAR)

HAR Title 11 Chapter 200.1 – Environmental Impact Statement Rules

HAR Title 13 Chapter 1 – Rules of Practice and Procedure

HAR Title 13 Chapter 5 – Conservation District Rules

HAR Title 13 Chapter 222 – Shoreline Certifications

HAR Title 15 Chapter 15 – Land Use Commission Rules

Hawaiʿi Revised Statutes (HRS)

HRS Chapter 6E – Historic Preservation

HRS Chapter 91 – Administrative Procedure

HRS Chapter 115 – Public Access to Coastal and Inland Recreational Areas

HRS Chapter 183C– Conservation District

HRS Chapter 190D – Ocean and Submerged Lands Leasing

HRS Chapter 205A – Coastal Zone Management

HRS Chapter 343 – Environmental Impact Statements

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