HAR §15-106-24. Filing of papers

(a) All requests, submittals, petitions, reports, maps, exceptions, plans, memoranda, and other papers required to be filed with the authority pursuant to any proceeding shall be filed with the office of the authority within the time limits prescribed by law, rule, or notice or order of the authority. The date on which the papers are received by personal service or by mail shall be regarded as the date of filing. (b) All papers filed with the authority shall be: (1) Written in black ink, typewritten, or printed; (2) Plainly and permanently legible; and (3) On strong, durable paper no larger than 8-1/2" x 11" in size, except that maps, charts, tables, and other like documents may be larger, folded to the size of the papers to which they are attached. (c) Reproduction of papers may be by any process, provided all copies are durable, clear, and permanently legible. (d) All papers filed by any person in any authority proceeding shall state on the first page the name, mailing address, and business telephone number of the individual or individuals who may be served with any documents filed in the proceeding. (e) The original of each paper shall be signed in ink by that person or that person's authorized representative. The signature shall constitute a verification that the paper has been read by that person and that to the best knowledge, information, and belief of that person: (1) Every statement contained in the paper is true; (2) No statement contained in the paper is misleading; and (3) It is not interposed for delay. (f) Unless otherwise required by this chapter or the authority, there shall be filed with the authority an original and eleven copies of each paper. Additional copies shall be promptly provided if requested by the authority. (g) Service of any paper filed with the authority shall be as prescribed by law, rule, or notice or order of the authority. [Eff 11/20/89; am and comp FEB 25 1994] (Auth: HRS §§91-2, 206X-4) (Imp: HRS §§91-2, 206X-4)