HAR §11-280.1-422. Field citations

(a) Field citations may be issued for violations of chapter 342L, Hawaii Revised Statutes, and this chapter that the department deems appropriate for resolution through the issuance of a field citation. Nothing in this section requires the department to elect one enforcement mechanism over another and the decision to proceed with one course of action over, or in conjunction with, another is within the discretion of the director. (b) The field citation is an offer to settle an allegation of noncompliance with this chapter. If the owner or operator declines to accept the department's ' offer to settle within the time period set forth in the field citation, the department may bring administrative or civil enforcement action under 280.1-218 3 5 8 4