Haw. Code R. § 21-6-8.5 - Consideration and disposition of petition for declaratory order

(a) The commission may, for good cause, refuse to issue a declaratory order. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the commission may so refuse where:

(1) The question is speculative or purely hypothetical and does not involve existing facts or facts which can reasonably be expected to exist in the near future;

(2) The issuance of the declaratory order may adversely affect the interests of the commission or any of its officers or employees in litigation which is pending or may reasonably be expected to arise;

(3) The matter is not within the jurisdiction of the commission; or

(4) Any other good cause exists.

(b) The commission may, in its discretion, hold a hearing on the petition.

Notes

Haw. Code R. § 21-6-8.5

[Eff 11/28/2020] (Auth: HRS §§ 84-31(a)(5), 91-8, 97-6(a)(5)) (Imp: HRS §§ 84-31, 91-8, 97-6)