HAR §3-30-14. Special function and minimal parking permits

(a) The comptroller may issue special parking permits to meet specific needs of government agencies and servicing agencies to promote and expedite government efficiency. (1) Special function or other authorized temporary parking permits may be issued to state departments for a fee for participants attending special meetings, conferences, seminars, training sessions, and other state functions. If the scheduled function is within the State Capitol Complex, only participants who have work sites outside the State Capitol Complex shall be provided with temporary parking permits. These temporary parking permits shall be valid only in the lot and for the hour(s) and date(s) specified on the permits. Requests for these permits shall be made as follows: (A) Written requests on a form specified by the comptroller shall be prepared by the sponsoring agency and submitted to the parking control office at least three working days in advance but not earlier than one month prior to the scheduled function; (B) Requests shall state the reason or purpose for the request, the date, time, and location of the function, the lot where parking is desired, and the number of motor vehicles to be accommodated; (C) All requests shall be approved by the respective department head or designated staff member of the requesting agency; (D) State agencies that require special function parking permit(s) as part of their operational requirements or due to heavy schedules for meetings, conferences, seminars, training sessions, and other related functions may be assessed for parking through a validation system payable on a monthly basis. The parking fee shall be fifty per cent of the public rate for the time each participant’s vehicle is parked. Parking fees may be waived by the comptroller based on request frequency, the number of vehicles involved, and other factors. 30-13 §3-30-14 (2) Minimal parking permits may be issued to parking permittees, state employees, and equipment service personnel for a minimal time only and shall be valid only in the lot, date(s), and time(s) specified on the permits. Minimal parking permits shall be issued for the following reasons: (A) Permittee is required to use a loaner vehicle due to emergency repairs to a motor vehicle. Permits shall be issued for a maximum of five business days. Longer time may be approved by Automotive Management Division Administrator; (B) New permittee is in the process of receiving vehicle decal, placard, or permit. Permits shall be issued for a maximum of five business days. Longer time may be approved by Automotive Management Division Administrator; (C) Permittee is applying for new decal(s) due to transfer of lots, purchase of a new motor vehicle, or replacing a bumper. Permits shall be issued for a maximum of five days. Longer time may be approved by Automotive Management Division Administrator; (D) Permittee is in the process of canceling parking permit. Permits may be issued until the effective date of cancellation; (E) Employee requires temporary parking accommodations due to the employee’s physical or medical conditions. A physician’s report may be required. (F) Equipment service personnel are servicing or repairing office machines, air conditioner units, elevators, or other similar types of equipment. Permits shall be issued for a maximum of five business days. (b) The comptroller may issue special parking permits to other persons and organizations as the comptroller deems necessary to meet operational requirements of state agencies. The comptroller may also determine payments for such special permits in the best interest of the State. (c) Misuse or abuse of parking permit privileges may result in a parking citation, tow away action, revocation of permit or other penalty allowed by this chapter. [Eff 2/11/82; 10/1/91; am and comp 8/31/96; am and comp ] (Auth: HRS § 107-11) (Imp: HRS § 107-11)