Haw. Rev. Stat. § 321-19: Delegation to counties.

Any provision to the contrary notwithstanding, the department of health may, in adopting rules and regulations under sections 321-9, 321-10, and 321-11, delegate functions for inspection and enforcement of such rules, including the function of issuance of permits, certificates, or licenses, to the various counties. Such delegation of authority shall be in accordance with standards duly adopted by the department.