Hawaii Administrative Code

(a) Public assemblies, meetings, gatherings, demonstrations, parades, and other such events, including those recognized under chapter 7, Hawaii Revised Statutes, resulting in assemblies of twenty-five or more persons are allowed on DLNR land, provided a permit for such event has …

(a) The sale or distribution of literature is allowed on DLNR land. However, the use of a portable table or chair to sell or distribute literature on DLNR land, in sizes and numbers acceptable to the chairperson, is allowed only if a permit for such use has been issued by the cha…

(a) Any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500 a day for the first offense and shall be liable for administrative costs incurred by DLNR and for payment of any damage suffered by DLNR. Upon a second and any subsequent offen…

The purpose of these rules is to establish standards to guide the department of land and natural resources and the risk assessment working group in the general design and placement of signs warning of dangerous natural conditions on improved public lands. Notes Haw. Code R. § 13-…

Sign(s) shall be placed at or near access points; i.e., along vehicle and pedestrian traffic corridors in clearly visible locations placed as close as possible to the potentially dangerous natural conditions on improved public lands and at managed and designated entrances where t…

If multiple signs are installed they shall be on separate posts or in another manner that is rendered necessary due to the nature of the location and terrain. Whenever possible, installation shall attempt to minimize holes in the sign. Notes Haw. Code R. § 13-8-11 [Eff. FEB 04 20…

As used in this chapter, unless otherwise provided or required by context: " Alert symbol" means the triangular symbol with an exclamation mark that appears to the left of the signal word. "ANSI" means the American National Standards Institute. "Board" means the board of land and…

If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, this invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this chapter that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end, the…

ANSI product safety sign and label standards for format, content, and font currently in effect shall be considered in the design of the warning signs. The board and the risk assessment working group, at their discretion and if consistent with the purposes of these rules and in th…

Appropriate hazard labels as defined in this chapter (e.g. caution, warning, or danger) shall be used on the top of the warning sign. A triangular alert symbol with an exclamation mark shall appear to the left of the hazard label. Notes Haw. Code R. § 13-8-5 [Eff. FEB 04 2006] (A…

Appropriate Pictogram symbols as defined in this chapter shall be used and placed under the hazard label. Notes Haw. Code R. § 13-8-6 [Eff. FEB 04 2006] (Auth: SLH 2003, Act 82, §2) (Imp: SLH 2003, Act 82, §2)

(a) Sign text shall be used to reinforce the hazard label and pictogram as follows: (1) Text shall be in a headline style that uses simple and direct words; (2) Active rather than passive verbs shall be used. Action oriented phrases shall be put at the beginning of the sentence a…

Sign dimensions at managed entrances to improved public land adjacent to parking areas and other locations accessible by vehicles shall be a minimum of eighteen inches by twenty four inches. Sign dimensions at remote, interior locations and boundaries accessible by pedestrians of…

(a) Traffic patterns and managed access points of people accessing the improved public lands shall be considered when placing signs. (b) The type, frequency, and location of incidents or potential public exposure relating to specific dangerous natural conditions when known on the…

The purpose of this chapter is to set forth the fundamental character of the system of human resources administration governed by these rules consistent with merit principle. Notes Haw. Code R. § 14-1-1 [Eff 6/22/81; comp 8/1/91; am and comp 6/11/92; am and comp 4/1/02; comp DEC …

Unless otherwise indicated by the context, words used in these rules are understood to have the following special meanings: "Administrative review" means a re-evaluation of an eligibility rating or determination, initial pricing, or classification action in accordance with the pr…

(a) These rules shall apply to the state civil service system, including all positions and all incumbents of such positions. Unless a rule so specifies, it shall not apply to positions and employees in the exempt service. (b) The state civil service system shall include all posit…

The director shall: (1) Be responsible to the governor for the proper application of the civil service law and all other applicable statutes. (2) Exercise and provide leadership in human resources matters throughout the state service. (3) Develop and promulgate policies, rules, s…

(a) The head of each department shall be responsible for human resources management within each department and shall provide for the cooperation of the department with the department of human resources development in the administration of human resources matters. (b) Authority fo…

Each department shall report human resources information to the director as the director deems necessary as to matters within the director's jurisdiction. The information shall be supplied at the time and manner as the director prescribes. Notes Haw. Code R. § 14-1-5 [Eff 6/22/81…

The director may conduct investigations to secure enforcement of chapter 76, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and other pertinent portions of law and the rules, policies, standards, guidelines and procedures governing civil service system employment. Notes Haw. Code R. § 14-1-6 [Eff 6/22…

Whenever the director finds: (1) That any person has been appointed to, or is holding or performing the duties of a position in violation of any of the laws, policies, standards, guidelines and procedures administered by the director, the director is authorized, after giving due …

There shall be equal opportunity for all in compliance with all laws prohibiting discrimination. Notes Haw. Code R. § 14-1-8 [Eff 6/22/81; comp 8/1/91; am and comp 6/11/92; am and comp 4/1/02; comp DEC 01 2003] (Auth: HRS §§ 26-5, 76-17, SLH 2000, Act 253) (Imp: HRS §§ 76-1, 76-4…

The director may delegate to departments authority to act in human resources matters in accordance with policies, rules, guidelines, procedures, and standards issued by the director. Notes Haw. Code R. § 14-1-9 [Eff 6/22/81; comp 8/1/91; am and comp 6/11/92; am and comp 4/1/02; c…

The purpose of this chapter is to establish a uniform internal complaint procedure that may be used to consolidate multiple existing complaint procedures within each department to minimize confusion and possible loss of rights in filing a complaint. Notes Haw. Code R. § 14-13.01-…

This chapter shall apply to all employees and members of the general public who wish to complain about any matter concerning State government Notes Haw. Code R. § 14-13.01-2 [Eff 4/1/02; comp DEC 01 2003] (Auth: HRS § 76-42, SLH 2000, Act 253) (Imp: HRS § 76-42, SLH 2000, Act 253…

(a) Nothing in these rules restricts the right of any employee or member of the general public to lodge a complaint concerning any matter relating to State government except those complaints by employees that are required to be disposed of in accordance with collective bargaining…

Each department head shall establish a uniform internal complaint procedure applicable to all employees concerning employees and members of the general public whose complaints are within the jurisdiction of the merit appeals board. Each department head may establish a uniform int…

The internal complaint procedures shall be exhausted before an appeal is filed with the merit appeals board. Appeals to the merit appeals board shall be in accordance with section 76-14, HRS, and in accordance with such rules of practice and procedure as may be adopted by the boa…

When an appeal is not under the jurisdiction of the merit appeals board but some other administrative agency or appellate body, the complainant is responsible for the timely filing of an appeal with the appropriate agency regardless of whether the internal complaint procedure und…

The purpose of this chapter is to provide for orderly and uniform procedures for the resignation of employees from state service. Notes Haw. Code R. § 14-14.01-1 [Eff JAN 28 2005] (Auth: HRS §§ 76-17, 76-30) (Imp: HRS § 76-30)

This chapter shall apply to civil service and exempt employees unless otherwise specified. Notes Haw. Code R. § 14-14.01-2 [Eff JAN 28 2005] (Auth: HRS §§ 76-17, 76-30) (Imp: HRS § 76-30)

When an employee elects to separate from the service, the employee shall notify the appointing authority in writing at least fifteen calendar days before the date of the separation, unless the appointing authority waives this requirement, or due to circumstances specified under s…

(a) An employee who fails to report to duty for a period of fifteen calendar days without providing the employer with reasons for the absence during that period shall be deemed to have resigned. The effective date of the resignation shall be the day immediately following the fift…

A resignation shall be binding on the employee upon the submission of the resignation notice. It may be withdrawn only with the appointing authority's consent. Notes Haw. Code R. § 14-14.01-5 [Eff JAN 28 2005] (Auth: HRS §§ 76-17, 76-30) (Imp: HRS § 76-30)

When an employee submits a written resignation while being the subject of an investigation pertaining to an alleged impropriety on the employee's part, the appointing authority shall determine whether to: (1) Discontinue the investigation and accept the resignation, provided that…

If an employee submits a written resignation after receiving notice of discharge, the appointing authority shall determine whether to: (1) Accept the resignation, provided that, notwithstanding section 14-14.01-3, the effective date is on or before the date the discharge would ha…

(a) The public may-obtain information as to matters within the jurisdiction of the department of human resources development by inquiring in person at the department or by submitting a request in writing to the director of human resources development. (b) All rules, orders, or op…

(a) Any interested person may petition the department of human resources development, requesting the adoption, amendment or repeal of any rule of the department of human resources development. (b) The petition shall be submitted in three copies to the department of human resource…

(a) Any interested person may petition the department of human resources development for a declaratory order as to the applicability of any statute which the department administers or of any rule or order of the department. (b) The petition shall be submitted in duplicate to the …

The rules in this part govern practice and procedure before the merit appeals board of the State under the civil service laws, chapter 76, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as provided for under chapters 91 and 92, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Notes Haw. Code R. § 14-21.1-1 [Eff OCT 24 2003] …

A majority of all members to which the board is entitled shall constitute a quorum to transact business, and the concurrence of a majority of all members to which the board is entitled shall be necessary to make valid any action of the board. Notes Haw. Code R. § 14-21.1-10 [Eff …

(a) The chairperson of the board shall be responsible for the administrative functions of the board. (b) All decisions, orders, and other actions of the board shall be authenticated or signed by the board members acting in the proceeding or by the chairperson upon delegation by t…

(a) The term "government records," as used in this chapter is defined in chapter 92-F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and shall include all rules, written statements of policy or interpretations formulated, adopted or used by the board, all complaints, opinions and orders, written test…

The board shall construe these rules liberally to secure the just and speedy determination of every proceeding. Notes Haw. Code R. § 14-21.1-2 [Eff OCT 24 2003] (Auth: HRS § 91-2) (Imp: HRS § 91-2)

(a) Where the terms of collective bargaining agreements pursuant to chapter 89, Hawaii Revised Statutes, conflict with these rules, the terms of the agreements shall prevail; provided that the terms are not inconsistent with section 89-9(d), Hawaii Revised Statutes. (b) The board…

(a) The terms used in rules promulgated by the board pursuant to powers granted by statute shall have the meaning defined by statute, unless the context otherwise specifically requires. (b) A rule that defines a term without express reference to the statute or to these rules or t…