# Haw. Rev. Stat. § 53-3: Interest in project prohibited; disclosure of interest

> Hawaii · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T6_C53_S53-3

## Section

- **Citation:** Haw. Rev. Stat. § 53-3
- **Heading:** Interest in project prohibited; disclosure of interest
- **Jurisdiction:** Hawaii
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** HI Code / Division 1 / Title 6 / Chapter 53 / Section 53-3

## Text

No member or employee of the redevelopment agency shall acquire any interest, direct or indirect, in any redevelopment project or in any property included or planned to be included in any such project, nor shall the member or employee have any interest, direct or indirect, in any contract or proposed contract, for materials or services to be furnished or used in connection with the project. If any member or employee owns or controls an interest, direct or indirect, in any property included or planned to be included in any redevelopment project, the member or employee shall immediately disclose the same in writing to the agency and the disclosure shall be entered upon the minutes of the agency. Failure to so disclose the interest shall constitute misconduct sufficient to warrant removal.

## Nearby sections

- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 53-2 Redevelopment agency; creation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T6_C53_S53-2.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 53-3 Interest in project prohibited; disclosure of interest.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T6_C53_S53-3.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 53-4 Removal of members.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T6_C53_S53-4.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 53-5 Powers and duties of agency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T6_C53_S53-5.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 53-6 Initiation and approval of redevelopment plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T6_C53_S53-6.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 53-7 Urban renewal projects in disaster areas.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T6_C53_S53-7.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 53-8 Acquisition of lands in redevelopment project.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T6_C53_S53-8.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 53-9 Work on acquired areas; competitive contracts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T6_C53_S53-9.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 53-10 Appraisal of lands of agency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T6_C53_S53-10.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 53-11 Government instrumentalities to cooperate with agency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T6_C53_S53-11.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 53-12 Sale and lease of acquired lands; preference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T6_C53_S53-12.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 53-13 New constructions by agency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T6_C53_S53-13.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 53-14 Agency exempt from real property taxes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T6_C53_S53-14.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 53-15 Financial assistance of agency and office of urban renewal coordinator; redevelopment fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D1_T6_C53_S53-15.md)

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