Haw. Rev. Stat. § 346-72

Current through Chapter 253 of the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 346-72 - Applications

Applications for general assistance to households without minor dependents shall be made by the applicant or by someone acting in the applicant's behalf in the manner, place, and form prescribed by the department of human services.

HRS § 346-72

L 1941, c 296, pt of §1; RL 1945, §4864; RL 1955, § 108-42; HRS § 346-72; am L 1970, c 105, §5; gen ch 1985; am L 1987, c 339, §4; am L 1997, c 200, §§8, 11; am L 1998, c 127, §5

Regulations providing that applications be processed within a stated period require good faith compliance that is reasonable in view of the resources available to the department to carry out welfare functions. 54 Hawai'i. 125,504 P.2d 1217.