Haw. Rev. Stat. § 88E-1
This is the official text of Haw. Rev. Stat. § 88E-1, part of Hawaii’s Rev. Stat — part of the compiled statutory law of Hawaii, published by the state as "Rev. Stat." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Definitions.
Official statutory text
As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"County" means the counties of Hawaii, Kauai and Maui, and the city and county of Honolulu.
"Employee" means a person who is eligible to participate in the employees' retirement system of the State of Hawaii as defined in section 88-21.
"State" means the State of Hawaii. [L Sp 1981 1st, c 7, pt of §1]
Revision Note
Numeric designations deleted and definitions rearranged.
"County" means the counties of Hawaii, Kauai and Maui, and the city and county of Honolulu.
"Employee" means a person who is eligible to participate in the employees' retirement system of the State of Hawaii as defined in section 88-21.
"State" means the State of Hawaii. [L Sp 1981 1st, c 7, pt of §1]
Revision Note
Numeric designations deleted and definitions rearranged.
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