No person shall construct or alter a stream diversion works, other than in the course of normal maintenance, without first obtaining a permit from the commission. The commission may impose such reasonable conditions as are necessary to assure that the construction or alteration of such stream diversion works will not be inconsistent with the general plan and land use policies of the State and the affected county. Nothing in this section shall be construed to be inconsistent with part IV.
A person proposing to construct or alter a stream diversion work shall apply to the commission for a permit authorizing such construction or alteration. The application shall contain the following:
HRS § 174C-93