Haw. Rev. Stat. § 206E-198
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Remedies.
Official statutory text
[§206E-198 Remedies.] (a) The authority may research any complaint relating to the district that it determines to be an appropriate subject for investigation, including:
(1) Unkempt appearance of property;
(2) Brushfires on property;
(3) Rubbish disposed of inappropriately; or
(4) Conditions on property otherwise incongruous with generally accepted standards of maintenance.
(b) The authority may investigate, conduct research, or monitor any matter that arises within the district, in accordance with this part.
[(c)] If the authority decides not to research a complaint filed with the authority, it shall inform the complainant of its decision and shall state its reasons.
If the authority decides to research the complaint, it shall notify the complainant of its decision and shall also notify the landowner of its intention to investigate.
[(d)] Before giving any opinion or recommendation that is critical of a landowner or person who is the subject of the complaint, the authority shall consult with the landowner or person on the best means to remedy the situation.
[(e)] After a reasonable time has elapsed, the authority shall notify the complainant of the actions taken by it and by the landowner. [L 2004, c 188, pt of §2]
Revision Note
Section is a blend of three sections.
(1) Unkempt appearance of property;
(2) Brushfires on property;
(3) Rubbish disposed of inappropriately; or
(4) Conditions on property otherwise incongruous with generally accepted standards of maintenance.
(b) The authority may investigate, conduct research, or monitor any matter that arises within the district, in accordance with this part.
[(c)] If the authority decides not to research a complaint filed with the authority, it shall inform the complainant of its decision and shall state its reasons.
If the authority decides to research the complaint, it shall notify the complainant of its decision and shall also notify the landowner of its intention to investigate.
[(d)] Before giving any opinion or recommendation that is critical of a landowner or person who is the subject of the complaint, the authority shall consult with the landowner or person on the best means to remedy the situation.
[(e)] After a reasonable time has elapsed, the authority shall notify the complainant of the actions taken by it and by the landowner. [L 2004, c 188, pt of §2]
Revision Note
Section is a blend of three sections.
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