§125C-23 - Set-aside system. - Hawaii Statutes

     §125C-23  Set-aside system.  The state energy resources coordinator shall adopt rules establishing a petroleum products set-aside system.  The purpose of this system shall be:

     (1)  The protection of public health, safety, and welfare;

     (2)  The maintenance of public services, utilities, and transportation, including emergency and essential intrastate air transport services;

     (3)  The maintenance of agricultural operations, including farming, horticulture, dairy, fishing, and related services;

     (4)  The preservation of economically sound and competitive industry, through the equitable acquisition and distribution of petroleum products; and

     (5)  The promotion of efficiency, with minimum economic disruptions, during a shortage of petroleum products.

The rules establishing the set-aside system shall be adopted in accordance with chapter 91. [L 1984, c 238, pt of §7; am L 1994, c 59, §3]