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Administrative Laws in Hawaii.

Hawaii administrative-law practice involves professional license defense, agency adjudications, rulemaking, and judicial review of agency decisions. The Hawaii Administrative Procedure Act at HRS Chapter 91 provides the core framework for rulemaking, contested cases, and judicial review by the Circuit Courts.

Last verified: 2026-04-17

State law

Statute of Limitations

Judicial review deadlines are agency- and procedure-specificHRS ch. 91

Hawaii administrative-law deadlines are agency- and rule-specific. Appeals from contested-case decisions under the HAPA generally must be filed within 30 days of the final decision.

State law

Key Hawaii Statutes

Hawaii Administrative Procedure ActHRS ch. 91

The Hawaii APA governs rulemaking, contested cases, and judicial review of administrative action for most Hawaii state agencies.

State law

Official Sources

Hawaii Office of the Lieutenant Governor — Administrative Rules Hawaii State Legislature — Revised Statutes

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