HRS §490:9-524
When a filing office can be late without penalty
This section says a filing office is not at fault for missing a deadline if the delay was caused by things like power outages, computer failures, war, or other events beyond its control, and if it acted reasonably under the circumstances.
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The statute, as written — Delay by filing office
Delay by the filing office beyond a time limit prescribed by this part is excused if: (1) The delay is caused by interruption of communication or computer facilities, war, emergency conditions, failure of equipment, or other circumstances beyond control of the filing office; and (2) The filing office exercises reasonable diligence under the circumstances.
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