§474-1 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise: “Applicant” means any person acting on the person’s own behalf or who is authorized to act on behalf of any other person for the purpose of securing required permits to engage in business activities in the State. “Center” means the business action […]
§474-2 Business action center established; staff. (a) There is established within the department a business action center that shall provide information and services to coordinate, simplify, and expedite permit application processing for persons engaged in or intending to engage in business activities in the State. The center shall assist in the development of neighbor island […]
§474-3 General functions; powers and duties. The center shall have the following functions, powers, and duties: (1) Accept permit and license applications and associated fees on behalf of participating agencies in accordance with agreements reached with these agencies; (2) Provide comprehensive information on permits and licenses required for business activities in the State; (3) Facilitate […]
§474-4 Cooperation from state agencies. (a) The director may request and shall be entitled to receive from any state agency, such assistance, services, facilities, and data the director deems necessary to carry out the duties of the center. (b) Each state agency with permit or license issuance functions covered under this chapter shall cooperate with […]
§474-5 Comprehensive permit and license information file. (a) Each state agency that is required to review, approve, or grant permits or licenses for business activities shall report to the center on a form prescribed by the center, each and every type of review, approval, license, and permit administered by that agency. Application forms, applicable agency […]
§474-6 Immunity from liability. The opinions offered and the services rendered by the center under this chapter shall be considered facilitative in nature and the center shall not be liable for any consequences resulting from an applicant’s failure to obtain a required permit or license. Any information provided by the center or any omission of […]
§474-7 Compilation of statistical data; annual report. (a) The center shall obtain and keep, on an annual basis, appropriate statistical data regarding: (1) The number of permits, licenses, and registrations issued by state agencies; (2) The amount of time involved in processing the permits, licenses, and registrations; (3) The types of activities for which permits […]
