HAR §15-218-3. Severability

If a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision or provisions of this chapter to be invalid or ineffective in whole or in part, the effect of that decision shall be limited to those provisions which are expressly stated in the decision to be invalid or ineffective, and all other provisions of this chapter shall continue to be separately and fully effectiveJUN[Eff 11/11/11; am and comp 7/9/2018; am and comp 2 5 2021] (Auth: HRS §§206E-4, 206E-5, 206E-7) (Imp: HRS §§206E-4, 206E-5, 206E-7) §15-218-4 Interpretation by the executive director. (a) In administering this chapter, the executive director, when deemed necessary, may render written interpretations to clarify or elaborate upon the meaning of specific provisions of this chapter for intent, clarity, and applicability to a particular situation. (b) A written interpretation shall be signed by the executive director and include the following: (1) Identification of the section of this chapter in question; (2) A statement of the problem; (3) A statement of interpretation; and (4) A justification statement. (c) A written interpretation issued by the executive director shall be the basis for administering and enforcing the pertinent section of this chapter. All written interpretations rendered pursuant to this chapter shall be public record, and shall be effective on the date signed by the executive §15-218-4