§339-3 - Duties of the director. - Hawaii Statutes

     §339-3  Duties of the director.  (a)  The director shall:

     (1)  Be responsible for the study of available research in the field of litter control, prevention, removal, disposal, and recycling; the study of methods for the implementation of such research; and development of public educational programs;

     (2)  Serve as a coordinator between the State, state agencies, and various organizations seeking to aid in the anti-litter effort;

     (3)  Cooperate with local governments to accomplish the coordination of anti-litter efforts; and

     (4)  Encourage voluntary local anti-litter campaigns.

     (b)  The director may:

     (1)  Apply for funds or other resources available from private or public sources;

     (2)  Conduct educational programs intended to instill the anti-litter ethic;

     (3)  Design a state anti-litter symbol;

     (4)  Post anti-litter signs in public places where required; and

     (5)  Design and make available a litter bag bearing the state anti-litter symbol and a statement of the penalties prescribed herein for littering. [L Sp 1977 1st, c 2, pt of §2; am L 1998, c 277, §2]