§227D-1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: “Authority” means the natural energy laboratory of Hawaii authority established by section 227D-2. “Board” means the board of directors of the authority established by section 227D-2 and any successor thereto. “Bonds” means special purpose bonds issued under this chapter and shall include […]
§227D-1.5 Authority as public utility. (a) The authority shall be exempt from the definition of “public utility” under section 269-1 and shall be exempt from regulation by the public utilities commission for the sale or provision of electricity generated by the authority using renewable energy as its source in facilities located at the authority’s research […]
§227D-2 Establishment of the natural energy laboratory of Hawaii authority; purpose. (a) There is established the natural energy laboratory of Hawaii authority, which shall be a body corporate and politic and an instrumentality and agency of the State. The authority shall be placed within the department of business, economic development, and tourism for administrative purposes, […]
§227D-3 Powers of the authority. The authority may: (1) Sue and be sued; (2) Have a seal and alter the same at its pleasure; (3) Promote the use of the geothermal energy and natural resources sites for the purposes provided by law; (4) Through its executive director appoint officers, agents and employees without regard to […]
§227D-3.5 Confidentiality of information. (a) Notwithstanding chapter 92F or any other law to the contrary, any government record made or received by any member or employee of the authority shall be subject to segregation, and information contained therein shall not be subject to public disclosure, inspection, or duplication to the extent that the information: (1) […]
§227D-4 Research advisory committee. The authority shall appoint a research advisory committee for the purpose of obtaining expert and specialized counsel and advice on matters relating to scientific research and may include as members of the committee officers and employees of any government department or agency or members of the scientific community; provided that at […]
§227D-5 Special fund. There is established in the state treasury a fund to be known as the natural energy laboratory of Hawaii authority special fund, into which shall be deposited all moneys and fees from tenants or other users of the authority’s parks, projects, other leased facilities, and other services and publications as well as […]
§227D-6 Meetings of the board. (a) The meetings of the board shall be open to the public as provided in section 92-3, except that when it is necessary for the board to receive information that is proprietary to a particular enterprise that seeks entry into or use of one of its facilities or the disclosure […]
§227D-7 Exemption of authority from taxation and competitive bidding. (a) All revenues and receipts derived by the authority from any project or research and technology park or under a project agreement or other agreement pertaining thereto shall be exempt from all state taxation. Any right, title, and interest of the authority in any project or […]
§227D-8 Assistance by state and county agencies. Every state or county agency may render services to the authority upon request of the authority. [L 1990, c 224, pt of §3]
§227D-9 Court proceedings; preferences. Any action or proceeding to which the authority, the State, or a county may be a party, in which any question arises as to the validity of this chapter, shall be preferred over all other civil causes, except election cases, without respect to position on the calendar. The same preference shall […]
