§174-1  Findings and declaration ofnecessity.  It is hereby found that it is important to the welfare of thepeople of Hawaii that the overall economy of the State including but notlimited to agricultural production, be developed as fully as possible.  It isfurther found that water presently tapped for consumption is inadequate for thefullest development of the economy of the State.  It is therefore herebydeclared that additional land and water facilities are necessary for thedevelopment of the overall economy of the State.

It is the intent of the legislature that noproject under this chapter shall be organized in the city and county ofHonolulu or other counties without the board of land and natural resourcesfirst consulting the board of water supply of the city and county of Honoluluor the water board or department of each county. [L 1961, c 166, pt of §3;Supp, §86-1; HRS §174-1; am L 1987, c 306, §3]

 

Cross References

 

  Irrigation and water utilization projects, see chapter 168.

  Irrigation water development, see chapter 167.