HAR §17-803.6-1. Purpose

(a) The purpose of this chapter is to establish the rules governing the administration and implementation of the Maui Relief Program (MRP) that provides non-recurring short-term benefits to address the financial needs of households who were impacted by the declared wildfire emergency that occurred on August 8, 2023. (b) MRP benefits for eligible households with dependent children shall be paid with federal funds. (c) MRP benefits for eligible households with only adult household members shall be paid with non-federal funds. (d) These emergency rules shall be effective upon filing with the Lieutenant Governor's office; provided that the conditions set out in these rules shall apply retroactively as of October 1, 2025. [Eff DEC 5 2025] (Auth: HRS §§91-3, 91-4, and 346-14; 42 U.S.C. §§601, et seq.) (Imp: HRS §346-14; 45 C.F.R. §260.31)