Current through November, 2024
Section 15-16-19 - Filing of papers(a) All requests, submittals, petitions, reports, maps, exceptions, plans, memoranda, and other papers required to be filed with the authority pursuant to any proceeding shall be filed with the office of the authority at Honolulu, Hawaii, within the time limits prescribed by law, rules, or by order of the authority. The date on which the papers are received by personal service or by mail shall be regarded as the date of filing.(b) All papers filed with the authority shall be: (1) Written in black ink, typewritten, mimeographed, or printed;(3) On strong, durable paper no larger than 8-1/2" x 14" in size, except that maps, charts, tables, and other like documents may be larger, folded to the size of the papers to which they are attached.(c) Reproduction may be by any process, provided all copies are clear and permanently legible.(d) All papers filed by any person or agency in any proceeding shall state on the first page the name, mailing address, and business telephone number, if any, of the individual or individuals who may be served with any documents filed in the proceeding.(e) The original of each paper shall be signed in ink by the party.(f) All papers must be signed by the party or a representative. The signature constitutes a verification that the paper has been read and that to the best knowledge, information, and belief, of that person: (1) Every statement contained therein is true;(2) No such statement is misleading; and(3) That it is not interposed for delay.(g) Unless otherwise required by this chapter or the authority, there shall be filed with the authority an original and eleven copies of each paper. Additional copies shall be promptly provided if requested by the executive director or chairperson.[Eff 6/25/81, comp 9/8/86] (Auth: HRS §§ 91-2, 206E-4) (Imp: HRS §§ 91-2, 91-9, 206E-4)