HAR §4-159-28. Preference right

(a) Any person otherwise qualified to take a lot shall have preference in any disposition by drawing of lots if the person has been displaced by reason of any natural disaster as defined in this chapter. After the above preference, any person who is a citizen of the United States and who is otherwise qualified shall be given preference over non-citizens. (b) Proof of preference status. Any applicant claiming preference status shall furnish proof of veteran status, as called for in the instructions to applicants and which shall be submitted together with the application. [Eff JAN 23 2026] (Auth: SLH 2022, HRS §141D-7, §7) (Imp: SLH 2022, HRS §141D-7, §8)