Establishment of out-of-state offices; purposes
HRS §201-81
in effect201-81. Establishment of out-of-state offices; purposes
The department of business, economic development, and tourism may establish and operate offices in out-of-state locations, including foreign nations, to effectuate the following purposes:
(1) Develop programs to reach targeted companies or
industries in the respective area and surrounding regions;
(2) Monitor out-of-state government policies and
regulations that have an impact on business, markets, sales, tourism, and
related activities;
(3) Host government and business officials at
conferences, meetings and social occasions, or other events on matters
pertaining to business opportunities and attraction of investments for the
State;
(4) Develop and conduct advertising efforts,
promotional events, media coverage, and educational programs regarding commerce
in the State; and
(5) Conduct related operations as needed, such as
hiring or contracting for consultants.
[L 1988, c 366, pt of §1; 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_0201-0081.htmFetched: 11/10/2026