HRS §91-8
How to ask an agency for a declaratory order
This section lets anyone with an interest ask a state agency for a formal decision on whether a law, rule, or order applies to their situation. The agency must set up rules for how to ask and how to handle the request. The agency's answer has the same legal weight as its other orders.
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The statute, as written — Declaratory rulings by agencies
Any interested person may petition an agency for a declaratory order as to the applicability of any statutory provision or of any rule or order of the agency. Each agency shall adopt rules prescribing the form of the petitions and the procedure for their submission, consideration, and prompt disposition. Orders disposing of petitions in such cases shall have the same status as other agency orders.
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