HAR §17-891.2-3. child welfare, or department investigation in accordance with chapter 17-801

(h) The applicant or registrant shall comply with the conditions set forth in section 17-801-6(c)(2). (i) Rules prescribed in this chapter are minimum standards. The department shall issue a certificate of registration under the following conditions: (1) A regular certificate of registration shall be issued if the result of the department's evaluation indicates compliance with the applicable rules as established by the department; or (2) A provisional certificate of registration shall be issued if the result of the department's evaluation indicates that all of the applicable rules cannot be met immediately but shall be met within six months or less, and the deviations do not threaten the health or safety of the children. (j) The length of the registration period shall be as follows: (1) For new applicants and those providers who have been registered for less than four years, the registration period is one year, and for all other providers the registration period may be two years, unless subsequently suspended or revoked. (2) During a registration period, a provider may be issued more than one certificate of registration which may include a provisional certificate of registration followed by a regular certificate of registration. When this occurs, the total length of a registration period shall be according to paragraph (1). (3) A provisional certificate of registration may be issued for six months; and (4) A certificate of registration shall be renewed for a new registration period only upon application and upon the department's approval. An application shall be submitted 891.2-12 B508 §17-891.2-4 to the department at least ninety days prior to the expiration of the registration period. (k) Each regular certificate of registration and provisional certificate of registration shall clearly state the kind of program the registrant is permitted to operate, the address of the registrant, and the number and types of children who can be cared for at the facility. (l) A certificate of registration shall be valid for: (1) One year for new applicants and for those who have been registered for less than four years; and (2) Two years for those who have been registered for four years or more; unless sooner revoked. [Eff SEP 22 2023] (Auth: HRS §346-172) (Imp: HRS §§346-154, 346-156, 346-171, 346-172, 346-173, 346-175; 42 U.S.C. §§2002, 2005, 5751, 9833)