Section 16. The provisions of this constitution shall be self-executing to the fullest extent that their respective natures permit. [Ren Const Con 1968 and election Nov 5, 1968; ren and am Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978]

This provision does not constitute waiver of sovereign immunity for money damages for constitutional deprivations. 61 H. 369, 604 P.2d 1198.

Test for determining whether a constitutional provision is self-executing. 63 H. 412, 629 P.2d 1111.