[§8-17]  Caregiver Recognition Day. The first Saturday of November shall be known and designated as "CaregiverRecognition Day", in recognition of the very significant role thatcaregivers play in support of Hawaii's elderly and persons with disabilities. This day is not and shall not be construed as a state holiday.

As used in this section, "caregiver"means any person who has undertaken the care, custody, or physical assistanceof an elderly or disabled person, including but not limited to compensated oruncompensated family members or other relatives, or any person who has thedesire, or a legal, or contractual duty to care for the health, safety, andwelfare of an elderly or disabled person, including owners, operators,employees, or staff of long-term care facilities and community home-basedinstitutions. [L 2008, c 6, §1]