HAR §12-22-11. Rulings and interpretations

All questions arising in any governmental contracting agency relating to the applicability and interpretation of chapter 104, HRS, and of this chapter shall be referred to the director for ruling and interpretation. The director, in making the ruling or interpretation, shall take into consideration the prevailing practice of the construction industry in the locality. [Eff 7/27/81; comp 4/1/96; am and comp 7/23/18 ] (Auth: HRS §104-29) (Imp: HRS §104-21) §12-22-12 Disbursement of accrued amounts withheld on contract. (a) Within sixty days from the date of written request by the director, the contracting agency shall pay or transfer specified amounts from accrued payment withheld on a contract to the director for: (1) Wages, overtime compensation, or both due to laborers and mechanics; (2) Penalties assessed for a first, second, or third violation; or (3) Both paragraphs (1) and (2). (b) Amounts collected or transferred for back wages shall be deposited or credited to the wage claim fund of the department. Amounts collected for penalties shall be deposited or credited to the general fund. (c) The department shall disburse from the wage claim fund any wages or overtime compensation due to laborers or mechanics. [Eff and comp 4/1/96; am and comp 7/23/18 ] (Auth: HRS §104-29) (Imp: HRS §§104-2, 104-21)