If two or more applications which otherwise comply with section 174C-49 are pending for a quantity of water that is inadequate for both or all, or which for any other reason are in conflict, the commission shall first, seek to allocate water in such a manner as to accommodate both applications if possible; second, if mutual sharing is not possible, then the commission shall approve that application which best serves the public interest.
Haw. Rev. Stat. § 174C-54
Competing applications
Known as the State Water Code
The act spans §§ 174C-1 to 174C-95 (64 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case In Re Water Use Permit Applications (2000)
Most recently applied in In Re Water Use Permit Applications (November 2000)
L 1987, c 45, pt of §2
Official source: Hawaii State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Hawaii statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.