§50-15  Reserved powers. Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, there is expressly reserved tothe state legislature the power to enact all laws of general applicationthroughout the State on matters of concern and interest and laws relating to thefiscal powers of the counties, and neither a charter nor ordinances adoptedunder a charter shall be in conflict therewith. [L 1963, c 73, pt of §2; Supp,§143A-16; HRS §50-15]

 

Law Journals and Reviews

 

  Marsland v. First Hawaiian Bank:  Home Rule and the Scope ofthe County Prosecutor's Power.  12 UH L. Rev. 261.

 

Case Notes

 

  Generally on functions of statewide interest, if counties arenot given specific authority, they cannot thwart the State.  56 H. 582, 545P.2d 684.

  "On matters of concern and interest" should beinterpreted to mean "on matters of statewide concern and interest". 59 H. 65, 576 P.2d 1029.