Definitions
HRS §201-61
in effect201-61. Definitions
As used in this part, unless the context otherwise requires:
"Department" means the department of
business, economic development, and tourism.
"Permit" means any license, permit,
certificate, certification, approval, compliance schedule, or other similar
document or decision pertaining to any regulatory or management program which
is related to the protection, conservation, use of, or interference with the
natural resources of land, air, or water in the State, and which is required
prior to constructing or operating a project.
"Project" means any land or water use
activity or any construction or operation which requires permits from one or
more state agencies or permits from a state agency and a county or federal
agency. Construction or operation of an activity may include, but need not be
limited to housing, industrial, and commercial operations and developments.
[L
1985, c 237, pt of §4; am L 1987, c 87, pt of §1 and am c 336, §7; am L 1990, c
293, §8]
Source: Hawaii State Legislature (capitol.hawaii.gov), via Internet Archive capturesURL: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol04_Ch0201-0257/HRS0201/HRS_0201-0061.htmFetched: 11/10/2026