HAR §15-15-01. Purpose

This chapter governs the practice and procedure before the land use commission, and shall be construed to secure the just and efficient determination of every proceeding. This chapter shall be liberally construed to preserve, protect, and encourage the development and preservation of lands in the State for those uses to which they are best suited in the interest of public health and welfare of the people of the State of Hawai`i. The rules under this chapter are promulgated pursuant to authority provided by sections 205-1 and 205-7, HRS. [Eff 10/27/86; am and comp 8/16/97; comp May 08 2000] (Auth: HRS §§205-1, 205-7) (Imp: HRS §205-7)