[PARTVIII.]  SECURITY INTERESTS

 

[§39-161]  Definitions.  Whenever usedin this part, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:

"Authorizing statute" means anystatute which authorizes the issuance of bonds.

"Bonds" means any bonds, notes, andother instruments of indebtedness, or lease, lease purchase, or certificates ofparticipation, or other evidence of indebtedness for which a security interestis granted or a pledge made upon revenue or other property to provide forpayment or security.

"Governmental unit" means the Stateof Hawaii, and any state department, board, commission, officer, authority,agency, public corporation, or instrumentality, or the judiciary.

"Measure" means any act, certificate,resolution, statute, or other enactment authorizing the issuance of bonds orauthorizing an indenture with respect to bonds pursuant to an authorizingstatute. [L 2000, c 28, pt of §1]