Hawaii Administrative Code

This chapter confers limited quasi-measurement standard inspector authority upon a certified registered service person; however, certification in no way obligates or creates any liability on the part of the administrator, arising from any true or alleged improper, imprudent, unso…

(a) It shall be a violation of this chapter for any person to:(1) Use for any purpose a measure or measurement standard which has not been certified as required under section 4-87.1-13; (2) Install or return to service any measure or measurement standard which has not been approv…

This chapter applies to any person who, for consideration or payment of any kind, alters the state of any component of a measure or measurement standard or its performance, and who voluntarily registers with the administrator. Notes Haw. Code R. § 4-87.1-3 [Eff APR 25 2009] (Auth…

As used in this chapter: "Acceptance tolerance" establishes limits of inaccuracy permissible for measures susceptible of commercial usage. Acceptance tolerance applies to a new or newly overhauled or newly installed or adjusted measure, and is smaller than the maintenance toleran…

National Institute of Standards and Technology HANDBOOK 44 2008 Edition is incorporated in and made a part of this chapter. Notes Haw. Code R. § 4-87.1-5 [Eff APR 25 2009] (Auth: HRS § 486-7) (Imp: HRS § 486-7)

A service person who is able to satisfactorily demonstrate the following qualifying abilities may apply to the administrator for registration: (1) Is fully qualified to install, service, repair, relocate, or recondition a measure; (2) Has a thorough working knowledge of applicabl…

The administrator may accept a certificate of registration from an individual or a representative of a service agency from another state which is a party to a similar voluntary registration program. Notes Haw. Code R. § 4-87.1-7 [Eff APR 25 2009] (Auth: HRS § 486-7) (Imp: HRS § 4…

A person may apply for registration by using the form supplied by the department. This form, when fully executed and signed, shall entitle the applicant to demonstrate knowledge and ability regarding the measure and laws governing that measure cited on the application form, to th…

(a) Upon a person's satisfactory demonstration of qualifying ability, technical competence, and thorough knowledge of applicable legal requirements, the administrator shall issue a certificate of registration as provided by the department, including a unique identification number…

This chapter applies to any person who engages in public weighing. Notes Haw. Code R. § 4-89-1 [Eff. 8/21/93] (Auth: HRS §§ 486-7, 486-132) (Imp: HRS § 486-133)

(a) When filling out a certificate, a measuremaster shall:(1) Enter the measurement values to clearly show that the measurements were actually determined; and (2) Enter only the measurement values personally determined. (b) If the certificate provides for entries of gross, tare, …

(a) One copy of the certificate of measure shall be given to the person who is the recipient of the measurement services. (b) A public measuremaster shall keep and preserve a legible copy of each certificate issued for six months after the date of the certificate. In the case of …

Any person who engages in a practice which does not comply with the requirements of this chapter shall be in violation of this chapter. Notes Haw. Code R. § 4-89-12 [Eff. 8/21/93] (Auth: HRS § 486-7) (Imp: HRS §§ 486-32, 486-33, 486-36, 486-53, 486-136)

If any provision of this chapter is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect the remainder and, to this end, the provisions of this chapter are severable. Notes Haw. Code R. § 4-89-13 [Eff. 8/21/93] (Auth: HRS §§ 486-7, 486-132) (Imp: HRS § 486-132)

As used in this chapter: "Certificate" means a certificate of measure, issued in compliance with chapter 486, HRS. Notes Haw. Code R. § 4-89-2 [Eff. 8/21/93] (Auth: HRS §§ 486-7, 486-132) (Imp: HRS §§ 486-131, 486-132, 486-133, 486-134, 486-135, 486-136, 486-137)

Authorization to act as a public measuremaster shall be issued by the administrator in the form of a license. To qualify for a license, a person must: (1) Be able to weigh or measure accurately; (2) Be able to execute certificates correctly; and (3) Have reached the age of majori…

Using a form provided by the administrator, the applicant for a license as a public measuremaster shall furnish evidence that the applicant has the qualifications required by section 4-89-3. The administrator shall determine the qualifications of the applicant based on: (1) The i…

Before the issuance of a new license or renewal of a license as a measuremaster, a license fee must be paid to the administrator. (1) For a renewed license, the annual fee shall be $100 and the period of validity shall be from July 1 to midnight of the following June 30. Failure …

(a) Division of measurement standards personnel are exempt from the licensing and fee requirements of this chapter. (b) The administrator may exempt from the license fee and annual renewal fee employees of the state who, in all other aspects, comply with the provisions of this ch…

A measuremaster's license shall be available for display upon demand by an inspector or any person who is a recipient or prospective recipient of services performed by the measuremaster. Notes Haw. Code R. § 4-89-7 [Eff. 8/21/93] (Auth: HRS §§ 486-7, 486-132) (Imp: HRS § 486-132)…

(a) A measuremaster shall use measurement practices and equipment that are in compliance with chapter 4-101, Hawaii Administrative Rules. (b) A measuremaster shall not weigh a vehicle or combination of vehicles when part of the vehicle or connected combination is not resting full…

The information to be furnished on a certificate of measure shall include the following: (1) The name and license number of the measuremaster; (2) The kind of commodity weighed, measured, or counted; (3) The name of the owner, agent, or consignee of the commodity; (4) The name of…

This chapter shall govern the procedures of the department of agriculture relative to loans and the administration of loans to qualified aquaculturalists. Notes Haw. Code R. § 4-9-1 [Eff 9/28/81] (Auth: HRS § 219-5) (Imp: HRS § 219-5)

(a) Disbursement shall be made only after proper documentation, recordation, and filing at the bureau of conveyances is completed. (b) Disbursement of loan funds shall require approval of the division. (c) Loan funds shall be disbursed through deposit in a special supervised acco…

(a) Loans made under this chapter shall be repaid in accordance with terms of the note and payments shall be applied first to interest and then to principal. (b) Additional payments in any sum, or the payment of the entire principal may be made at any date within the time period …

(a) The administration of the loan appraisal shall be the responsibility of the division: (1) Whenever practicable, independent appraisers shall be utilized; and (2) The applicant shall order and pay for all costs made by independent appraisers. (b) Appraisals made by bank, farme…

(a) Responsibility for the administration of the aquaculture loan program shall be placed within the agricultural loan division. (b) Each borrower shall submit to the department an annual financial statement during the life of the loan and such interim statements and reports as m…

(a) The purpose of the program is to financially assist in the development of aquaculture through the making of loans to qualified applicants. (b) The intent of the program is to further the development of aquaculture in the state. Notes Haw. Code R. § 4-9-2 [Eff 9/28/81] (Auth: …

Whenever used in this chapter: "Bank of the farm credit system" means either the production credit association of hawaii, the federal land bank association of hawaii, or the sacramento bank for cooperatives; "Department" means the department of agriculture of the state of Hawaii;…

An applicant for an aquaculture loan shall be: (1) A qualified aquaculturalist; (2) A sound credit risk with ability to repay the money borrowed; (3) Willing to carry out recommended aquacultural management practices; (4) An adult resident of the State of Hawaii; (5) A corporatio…

(a) No loan shall be made for the production of any aquacultural product for the purpose of selling or keeping of such animals as pets. (b) No loan shall be made unless the applicant has been unable to secure loans at reasonable rates and terms from:(1) A private lender; and (2) …

(a) Any qualified aquaculturalist who meets the eligibility requirements may apply for an aquaculture loan with the division. (b) Applications shall be made on prescribed forms available at department offices. (c) Applications for loans shall contain financial statements, project…

(a) Every borrower who is granted a loan shall comply with the following conditions: (1) Expend no portion of his loan for purposes other than those sanctioned by the department; (2) Carry out recommended management practices, including the keeping of proper records; (3) Not sell…

(a) For purposes of class "A" and class "C" facility loans, no loan shall exceed eighty five per cent of the value of the security offered; for purposes of class "B" loans and class "C" operating loans, the ratio of loan to the value of the security offered shall be discretionary…

(a) The interest rate charged by the state shall be at five per cent simple interest per annum. (b) All loans shall bear simple interest on the unpaid principal balance, charged on the actual amount disbursed to the borrower. Notes Haw. Code R. § 4-9-9 [Eff 9/28/81] (Auth: HRS § …

If any provision of this chapter is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect the remainder of this chapter and, to this end, the provisions of this chapter are severable. Notes Haw. Code R. § 4-91-1 [Eff. 12/26/81] (Auth: HRS § 486-9) (Imp: HRS § 486-9)

Any person omitting the required acts or committing the proscribed acts, or who supplies or offers for sale a commodity which is not in full compliance with the requirements of this chapter, shall be in violation of this chapter and subject to the privisons of chapter 486, Hawaii…

This chapter applies to the unit pricing of consumer commodities offered for retail sale: (1) As mandated by section 486-21, Hawaii Revised Statutes; (2) To packages of which the net measure is standardized by industry practice or rule of the director; (3) To packages of which th…

The commodities listed herein shall bear the price per single unit of measure as prescribed: Commodity Program Unit of Price (1) Candy voluntary per pound or ounce (2) Cereals voluntary per pound or ounce (3) Cheese, natural and processed mandatory per pound (4) Coffee, tea and c…

Any commodity listed under § 4-91-4 shall be exempt when: (1) Packaged in quantities of less than one ounce (avoirdupois or fluid); or (2) The total retail price is less than ten cents; or (3) There is only one brand in only one size appearing in a particular establishment. Notes…

The unit price information shall be displayed to at least the nearest tenth of one cent when less than one dollar, and to the nearest cent when a dollar or more. Notes Haw. Code R. § 4-91-6 [Eff. 12/26/81] (Auth: HRS § 486-9) (Imp: HRS §§ 486-9, 486-11, 486-25)

(a) In any retail establishment in which unit price information is provided in accordance with the provisions of this section, the information may be displayed by means of: (1) A sign which offers the unit price for one or more brands or sizes of a given commodity; or (2) A stick…

As used in this chapter, (1) "Island fresh logo" means the design created by the state department of agriculture and registered with the state department of commerce and consumer affairs and consisting of the words "island fresh" in conjunction with a design of a happy, smiling f…

The National Institute of Standards and Technology handbook entitled "NBS Handbook 133, third edition, Checking the Net Contents of Packaged Goods," and its supplements, NIST handbook 133, third edition, supplement 1; NIST handbook 133, third edition, supplement 2; and NIST handb…

Any person who engages in a practice which does not comply with the requirements of this chapter shall be in violation of this chapter. Notes Haw. Code R. § 4-93-11 [Eff 8/21/93] (Auth: HRS § 486-7) (Imp: HRS § 486-32)

If any provision of this chapter is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect the remainder and, to this end, the provisions of this chapter are severable. Notes Haw. Code R. § 4-93-12 [Eff. 8/21/93] (Auth: HRS § 486-7) (Imp: HRS §§ 486-7, 486-37)

(a) The National Institute of Standards and Technology handbook 130, 1993 edition, entitled "Uniform Laws and Regulations," part IV, section A, entitled "Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulation," is hereby adopted for use by the division of measurement standards with the follow…