Just as I suspected, the attorney general would just pass the buck. Have one of his hunch man do his dirty work.
Mr. Schick,
I am in receipt of your email dated July 3, 2016, inquiring about SB 2954 which has recently been signed by Governor Ige. Unfortunately, the Attorney General cannot provide legal advice to private citizens. As provided by statute:
The department shall administer and render state legal services, including furnishing of written legal opinions to the governor, legislature, and such state departments and officers as the governor may direct; represent the State in all civil actions in which the State is a party; approve as to legality and form all documents relating to the acquisition of any land or interest in lands by the State; and, unless otherwise provided by law, prosecute cases involving violations of state laws and cases involving agreements, uniform laws, or other matters which are enforceable in the courts of the State. The attorney general shall be charged with such other duties and have such authority as heretofore provided by common law or statute. Section 26-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
I regret that we are unable to help you.
Kevin K. Takata
Supervising Deputy Attorney General
Criminal Justice Division
333 Queen Street, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
(808)586-1075
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