HAR §15-223-4. Rules of interpretation

(a) Provisions of the rules are activated by "shall" when required; and "may" when optional. (b) Terms not defined in section 15-223-6 shall be accorded their commonly accepted meanings. In the event of conflicts between these definitions and those found elsewhere within the Hawaii community 223-3 G 0 3 §15-223-4 development authority's administrative rules, these rules shall take precedence for this chapter. (c) Words used in the singular include the plural; words used in plural include the singular. (d) Words used in the present tense include the future tense; words used in future tense include the present tense. [Eff AUG 2 4 2025 (Auth: HRS §§206E-292, 206E-283, 206E-284) (Imp: HRS §§206E- 283, 206E-284) §15-223-5 Interpretation by the executive director. (a) In administering this chapter, the executive director, when deemed necessary by the executive director, 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 question; (3) A statement of interpretation; and (4) A statement of justification. (c) A written interpretation issued by the executive director shall be the basis for administering and enforcing the pertinent sections 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 director. [Eff AUG 2 4 2025 ] (Auth: HRS §§20 6E- 292, 206E-283, 206E-284) (Imp: HRS §§206E-283, 206E- 284)