Utilities Law in Hawaii
This page covers utilities law as it applies in Hawaii — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what utilities protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern utilities in Hawaii
Hawaii state law
- Title 37 — Hawaii Penal Code › Chapter 707 — Offenses Against the PersonHI 707 § 707-700
Cited in 22 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 38 — Procedural and Supplementary Provisions › Chapter 803 — Arrests, Search WarrantsHI 803 § 803-42
Cited in 11 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 36 — Civil Remedies and Defenses and Special Proceedings › Chapter 663 — Tort ActionsHI 663 § 663-10.9
Cited in 10 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 37 — Hawaii Penal Code › Chapter 708 — Offenses Against Property RightsHI 708 § 708-800
Cited in 10 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 6 — County Organization and Administration › Chapter 46 — General ProvisionsHI 46 § 46-1.5
Cited in 8 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 25 — Professions and Occupations › Chapter 437 — Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing ActHI 437 § 437-28
Cited in 4 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Federal law
- Federal Power Act of 1920
Created the Federal Power Commission (precursor to FERC). Regulates interstate transmission and wholesale of electricity. Codified at 16 U.S.C. ch. 12.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for utilities in Hawaii.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.