The department shall process applications for permits and water quality certifications for the reconstruction, restoration, repair, or reuse of any loko i'a, or Hawaiian fishpond as defined in section 183B-1, before all other permits and certifications. The director shall render a decision on the completeness of any application for that permit or water quality certification within thirty days of receipt. Applications for loko i'a reconstruction, restoration, or repair that are incomplete shall be denied without prejudice. The director shall render a decision on any complete application for a permit or water quality certification for any loko i'a within one hundred fifty days.
HRS § 342D-6.5