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2011 Hawaii Code
DIVISION 1. GOVERNMENT
TITLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. Common Law; Construction of Laws
§1-13.5 Hawaiian language; spelling.


HI Rev Stat § 1-13.5 (2011 through Reg Sess) What's This?

[§1-13.5] Hawaiian language; spelling. Macrons and glottal stops may be used in the spelling of words or terms in the Hawaiian language in documents prepared by or for state or county agencies or officials. Any rule, order, policy, or other act, official or otherwise, that prohibits or discourages the use of these symbols shall be void. [L 1992, c 169, §2]

Law Journals and Reviews

"Officially" What? The Legal Rights and Implications of Ōlelo Hawai i. 30 UH L. Rev. 243.

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