HAR §15-10-27. Processing of appeal

(a) The SMC may initiate an investigation of any statement in an appeal and use in its evaluation any relevant facts obtained by such investigation. The SMC may solicit and accept submissions relevant to any appeal provided that the appellant is afforded an opportunity to respond to all submissions. In evaluating an appeal, the SMC may consider any other sources of information. (b) If the SMC determines that there is insufficient information upon which to base a decision and if, upon request, the necessary additional information is not submitted, the SMC may dismiss the appeal, with leave to amend within a specified time. If the failure to supply additional information is repeated or wilful the SMC may dismiss the appeal with prejudice. If the appellant fails to provide the notice required by section 15-10-21 (5), the SMC may dismiss the appeal without prejudice. If the appellant submits false statements that appellant may be subject to prosecution. [Eff FEB 17 1987] (Auth: HRS §125C-23) (Imp: HRS §§125C-22, 125C-23)