Haw. Rev. Stat. § 183-42
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Strip mining; prior approval of license or permit.
Official statutory text
No original permit or license for strip mining on land within the forest reserve boundaries shall be issued by any officer or agency of the State without the prior approval and concurrence of the department. In determining whether to grant or withhold such approval, the department shall be guided by the standards set forth in chapter 183C.
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