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Haw. Rev. Stat. § 578-18: [ §578-18] Interpretation of words to be gender-neutral.

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  1. HI Code
  2. Division 3
  3. Title 31
  4. Chapter 578

[ §578-18] Interpretation of words to be gender-neutral. With regard to the rights, benefits, protections, and responsibilities of persons set forth in this chapter, all gender-specific terminology, such as "wife", "husband", "mother", "father", or similar terms, shall be construed in a gender-neutral manner. This rule of interpretation shall apply to all administrative rules adopted hereunder.

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