HAR §20-30.1-2. Definitions

(a) As used in this chapter, unless the context specifically requires otherwise: "Board" means the State board for career and technical education. (b) Unless otherwise specifically stated, the terms used in rules promulgated by the board pursuant to powers granted by statute shall have the meaning defined by such statute. (c) A rule which defines a term without express reference to the statute or to the rules o r a portion thereof, defines such terms for all purposes as used both in the statute and in the rules, unle ss the context otherwise specifically requires. (d) Use of gender and number. Words importi ng the singular number may extend and be applied to several persons o r thi ngs and words importing the plural may include the singular. Words importi ng the masculine gender may be applied to the feminine and neuter gender. [Eff OCT 1 3 2022 l (Auth: HRS §§91-2, 304A-302 ) (Imp: HRS §§91-2, 304A-301, 304A- 302) 30.1-2 §20-30.1-5 SUBCHAPTER 2 RULES APPLICABLE TO CONTESTED CASES