How to apply for a Kaua'i Made logomark permit

Except as provided in Subsections (f) and (g) of this Section, a vendor who makes or manufactures a product or produces a handicraft in the County of Kaua'i may apply to OED, or an agent authorized by OED, for a permit to use the logomark on the product.A permit to use the logomark may be issued to a vendor who meets one (1) or more of the following requirements, and meets all requirements listed under Subsection (d) of this Section:Locates and maintains the handicraft or product making or manufacturing operation within the County of Kaua'i and uses substantial Kaua'i resources and materials in the manufacturing or production of the product or handicraft;Produces a handicraft or product within the County of Kaua'i in which the value-added processes were accomplished within the County of Kaua'i and uses substantial Kaua'i resources and/or materials in the manufacturing or production of the product or handicraft.A permit to use the logomark may be issued to a retailer who meets all of the following requirements, and meets all requirements under Subsection (d) of this Section:Owns or leases a retail establishment on the island of Kaua'i or elsewhere which complies with all local, State and Federal governmental regulations;Offers one (1) or more products using the Kaua'i Made logomark for sale in their retail outlets;Provides prominent visibility for Kaua'i Made products and/or the logomark, within ten (10) feet of the retail outlet's main entrance, and utilizes Kaua'i Made point-of-purchase materials authorized by OED or its agent.A permit to use the logomark will not be issued to a vendor or retailer unless the following requirements are met:Vendor/retailer submits a completed application on a form approved by OED and the required annual fees;Vendor/retailer permits the inspection of the production, manufacturing or retail site by OED or a Kaua'i Made agent;Vendor/retailer agrees to comply with all conditions of the Kaua'i Made Program as set forth in this ordinance and any additional rules as established by OED;Vendor/retailer has a current Hawai'i general excise tax license, and a tax clearance certificate from the Department of Taxation, State of Hawai'i;Vendor/retailer is able to respond to customer and OED email and telephone requests in a timely manner (within forty-eight [48] hours);Vendor/retailer agrees to participate in an annual questionnaire documenting the program results;Vendor/retailer complies with additional requirements as may be established by OED.OED or an authorized logomark agent must approve or disapprove an application or renewal application to use the logomark within thirty (30) days of the date of receipt of a completed application. In the case that an application is denied, the applicant may request reconsideration by the Director of the Office of Economic Development. The request for reconsideration must specify grounds that would support reversal of the denial. Within thirty (30) days after receipt of a completed request for reconsideration, the Director will issue a written decision. The Director's decision on reconsideration constitutes final administrative action by the Office of Economic Development.The printing industry is not eligible for a permit to use the logomark for routine printing projects which involve printing or duplication of items or writings not created by the printer.For agricultural products, vendor may be requested to provide proof of acquisition of the Seal of Quality designation, if available, from the Department of Agriculture, State of Hawai'i.