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Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 110 - RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTAINANCE OF THE HAWAI'I CONVENTION CENTER › Subchapter 3 - RULES GOVERNING THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE CONVENTION CENTER › Section 15-110-25 - Personnel and labor matters

Current through June, 2024
The authority shall review, approve in advance, and
					 require the manager to conform all personnel manuals and all personnel
					 policies, rules, and regulations that may be developed by the manager, to the
					 requirements of this chapter, the management agreement, and applicable laws. In
					 addition, the authority shall review and approve in advance, and require the
					 manager to conform all contracts entered into by the manager with labor unions,
					 and all policies, rules, and regulations that may be established or agreed to
					 by the manager with labor unions, to the requirements of this chapter, the
					 management agreement, and applicable laws.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 110 - RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTAINANCE OF THE HAWAI'I CONVENTION CENTER › Subchapter 3 - RULES GOVERNING THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE CONVENTION CENTER › Section 15-110-26 - Administration of the management agreement

Current through June, 2024
The authority shall have the power and shall monitor,
					 oversee, and control the performance of the management agreement by the
					 manager, and all aspects of the operation of the convention center. Without
					 limiting the foregoing, the authority shall have the power to:
(1) Amend or modify the management agreement
				  where it would serve the best interest of the State.
(2) Terminate the management agreement; here
				  wood cause exists or where it would serve the best interest of the
				  State.
(3) In anticipation of or
				  upon termination of the management agreement, select a new professional manager
				  through the request for proposal process provided in ibis chapter.
(4) Monitor and oversee the bookings, revenue
				  collection, costs and expenses, budgetary, ant other financial activities of
				  the convention center.
(5) Monitor
				  and oversee all contracts entered into by the manager in connection with the
				  operation and maintenance of the convention center.
(6) Review and approve in advance, and in
				  writing, all operational policies for the convention center, including without
				  limitation, scheduling and booking policies, deposit policies, television,
				  radio and media access, cancellation policies, parking, food and beverage
				  services, plans for services and facility operations, security and emergency
				  response plans, and the delineation of specific types and levels of services to
				  be provided to licensees.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 110 - RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTAINANCE OF THE HAWAI'I CONVENTION CENTER › Subchapter 3 - RULES GOVERNING THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE CONVENTION CENTER › Section 15-110-27 - Expansion or chances to the convention center

Current through June, 2024
The authority shall have the power to work with the State
					 and appropriate agencies to evaluate the need for any expansions of or changes
					 to, or both, the convention center, and to explore alternative means of
					 implementing the expansions or changes, if any, in such manner as the authority
					 may deem to be in the best interests of the convention center and the
					 State.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 110 - RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTAINANCE OF THE HAWAI'I CONVENTION CENTER › Subchapter 3 - RULES GOVERNING THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE CONVENTION CENTER › Section 15-110-28 - Public relations

Current through June, 2024
The authority shall have the power to conduct or cause to
					 be conducted all inter-governmental relations and community relations relating
					 to the convention center; and to implement or cause to be implement all public
					 relations and information programs developed for the convention
					 center.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 110 - RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTAINANCE OF THE HAWAI'I CONVENTION CENTER › Subchapter 3 - RULES GOVERNING THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE CONVENTION CENTER › Section 15-110-29 - Non-limitation provision

Current through June, 2024
The foregoing provisions are not intended to and shall not
					 limit or restrict, or be deemed to limit or restrict, the rights and powers of
					 the authority to manage, operate, and maintain the convention center pursuant
					 to chapter
					 206X, HRS.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 110 - RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTAINANCE OF THE HAWAI'I CONVENTION CENTER › Subchapter 3 - RULES GOVERNING THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE CONVENTION CENTER › Section 15-110-30 - Reserved

Current through June, 2024
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 110 - RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTAINANCE OF THE HAWAI'I CONVENTION CENTER › Subchapter 3 - RULES GOVERNING THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE CONVENTION CENTER › Section 15-110-31 - Reserved

Current through June, 2024
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 110 - RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTAINANCE OF THE HAWAI'I CONVENTION CENTER › Subchapter 4 - RULES GOVERNING THE USE OF THE CONVENTION CENTER › Section 15-110-32 - General provisions

Current through June, 2024
(a) The convention
				  center shall be operated and used to provide a place for conventions, trade
				  shows, programs, exhibitions, cultural and athletic events, and other
				  activities that, in the opinion of the authority, best serve the objectives
				  stated herein.
(b) The use of the
				  convention center shall be prohibited to any activity that, in the opinion of
				  the authority, may cause damage or injury to the convention center facility or
				  any part thereof, or which is, in the opinion of the authority, detrimental or
				  contrary to the objectives stated herein or the public interest.
(c) All persons in the convention center or
				  any part thereof shall be governed by these rules and any and all persons using
				  the convention center or any of its facilities shall comply with each and all
				  of these rules.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 110 - RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTAINANCE OF THE HAWAI'I CONVENTION CENTER › Subchapter 4 - RULES GOVERNING THE USE OF THE CONVENTION CENTER › Section 15-110-33 - Resolution of disputes

Current through June, 2024
(a) An aggrieved
				  party seeking resolution of a dispute concerning the operation or management of
				  the convention center shall initially seek no resolve the dispute with the
				  responsible individual or entity.
(b) Any dispute which can non be resolved by
				  mutual agreement shall be decided by the executive director of the authority.
				  The complainant shall submit a written statement concerning the matter in
				  dispute to the executive director within a reasonable period of time following
				  the event leading to the dispute or the failure no resolve the dispute by
				  mutual agreement. The written statement shall describe the nature of the
				  dispute, the result of attempts no resolve the dispute, and the redress desired
				  by the complainant. The executive director may require any person with
				  knowledge concerning the dispute to provide additional information, as
				  needed.
(c) The executive director
				  shall not be required to conduct any hearing in resolving any dispute or in
				  responding to a complaint but may communicate as needed with any person with
				  information regarding the master.
(d) The executive director's decision shall
				  be in writing and shall be final.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 110 - RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTAINANCE OF THE HAWAI'I CONVENTION CENTER › Subchapter 4 - RULES GOVERNING THE USE OF THE CONVENTION CENTER › Section 15-110-34 - Scheduling and booking policies

Current through June, 2024
The scheduling and booking of events shall be conducted in
					 a manner consistent with the objectives contained herein. Subject to the
					 authority's review and approval, the manager shall establish and adopt policies
					 for the scheduling and booking of events.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 110 - RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTAINANCE OF THE HAWAI'I CONVENTION CENTER › Subchapter 4 - RULES GOVERNING THE USE OF THE CONVENTION CENTER › Section 15-110-35 - Applications for use of the convention center

Current through June, 2024
(a)
				  Applications for the use of the convention center shall be made in writing on a
				  form prescribed by the authority.
(b) The applicant shall set forth such
				  information as may be requested by the authority, including, but not limited
				  to:
(1) Name, address, telephone number of
				  applicant or sponsoring person;
(2)
				  The names of the officers, principals, or partners, if applicable;
(3) Detailed description of proposed event or
				  events;
(4) Estimated revenue and
				  expenses for the proposed event or events;
(5) Proposed admission or other
				  charges;
(6) Areas of the
				  convention center requested for use;
(7) Date or dates requested;
(8) Hours of use requested;
(9) Special services, equipment, construction
				  needed, if any;
(10) Financial
				  statements, income tax returns, and other documentation of financial condition;
				  and
(11) References.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 110 - RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTAINANCE OF THE HAWAI'I CONVENTION CENTER › Subchapter 4 - RULES GOVERNING THE USE OF THE CONVENTION CENTER › Section 15-110-36 - Processing of applications

Current through June, 2024
(a) The applicant
				  shall submit the completed application to the manager for approval or
				  rejection. If the application is rejected, the manager shall so inform the
				  applicant in writing stating the reasons therefor. If the application is
				  approved, the manager shall determine a reasonable amount of cash deposit which
				  shall be required of the applicant in order to reserve the facilities requested
				  and to cover the estimated costs that may be incurred by the authority in
				  handling the event. The manager may grant preliminary approval of a date
				  subject to final approval at a later date.
(b) After consultation with the applicant,
				  the level of staff, security, cleanup, and other services shall be determined
				  by the manager. The manager may revise these requirements up to the event date.
				  The applicant shall at all times be responsible for strict compliance with the
				  authority's requirements and restrictions for the use of the convention
				  center.
(c) The applicant shall
				  execute the license, permit, or lease agreement prepared by the authority and
				  pay the required deposit in cash or by certified check or cashier's
				  check.
(d) Notwithstanding any
				  representation or understanding to the contrary, the license, permit, or lease
				  agreement shall not be binding upon the authority until it is executed by both
				  the applicant and the manager on behalf of the authority.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 110 - RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTAINANCE OF THE HAWAI'I CONVENTION CENTER › Subchapter 4 - RULES GOVERNING THE USE OF THE CONVENTION CENTER › Section 15-110-37 - Deposit

Current through June, 2024
The amount of the deposit shall be determined in
					 accordance with the policies established by the manager and approved by the
					 authority. Any deposit made to the authority shall not bear any
					 interest.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 110 - RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTAINANCE OF THE HAWAI'I CONVENTION CENTER › Subchapter 4 - RULES GOVERNING THE USE OF THE CONVENTION CENTER › Section 15-110-38 - Staffing and other charges

Current through June, 2024
(a) The manager
				  shall determine and furnish the staff necessary to operate the facility for an
				  event. The cost of staffing including but not limited to the cost of food
				  service personnel, security personnel, electrical, lighting, and clean-up
				  personnel shall be at the licensee's expense. In addition, the licensee shall
				  reimburse the authority for all other expenditures made or incurred by the
				  authority in connection with the event, plus an amount to cover administrative
				  and overhead expenses.
(b) Labor,
				  equipment, and rental rates shall be at the prevailing rates as established by
				  the authority from time to time. The schedule of rates may be obtained by
				  request at the office of the authority.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 110 - RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTAINANCE OF THE HAWAI'I CONVENTION CENTER › Subchapter 4 - RULES GOVERNING THE USE OF THE CONVENTION CENTER › Section 15-110-39 - Rental charges, payment

Current through June, 2024
All rental charges, fees, reimbursable expenses, and other
					 charges shall be paid promptly by the licensee in accordance with the terms of
					 the license, permit, or lease agreement.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 110 - RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTAINANCE OF THE HAWAI'I CONVENTION CENTER › Subchapter 4 - RULES GOVERNING THE USE OF THE CONVENTION CENTER › Section 15-110-40 - Insurance; indemnification

Current through June, 2024
(a) Licensees,
				  permittees, lessees, and other users of the convention center shall purchase
				  and provide, at their own cost and expense, comprehensive general liability
				  insurance in an amount set by the authority. The policy or policies shall cover
				  all the acts and omissions of the licensee, permittee, lessee, or user, its
				  officers, employees and agents, the persons attending, observing, or
				  participating in the evens, and the persons operating the convention center or
				  the facilities utilized therein for the particular event. The policy or
				  policies shall contain a waiver of subrogation endorsement, shall provide that
				  the authority be given at lease thirty days written notice prior to any
				  termination, cancellation, or material change in the insurance coverage, shall
				  name the authority, the manager, and their respective officers and employees as
				  additional insured, and snail be deposited with the manager. The policy or
				  policies must be written and executed by an insurance carrier acceptable to the
				  authority.
(b) Licensee shall be
				  required to indemnify and hold harmless the State, the authority, the manager,
				  and their respective officers and employees, from any and all claims for loss,
				  injury, damage or liability sustained or claimed to have been sustained by
				  reason of the use or occupation of the convention center facilities or premises
				  by the licensee or by an act or omission of the licensee, its officers, agents
				  and employees, guests, patrons, invitees, and persons admitted to the
				  convention center by consent of the licensee.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 110 - RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTAINANCE OF THE HAWAI'I CONVENTION CENTER › Subchapter 4 - RULES GOVERNING THE USE OF THE CONVENTION CENTER › Section 15-110-41 - Prohibited equipment material, or product

Current through June, 2024
(a) No equipment,
				  material, or product that is hazardous or dangerous or that may cause damage or
				  injury to the participants or attendees of any event or to the exhibition hall,
				  meeting rooms, or other areas or facilities of the convention center may be
				  used at the convention center.
(b)
				  The use of any electrical, mechanical, or other equipment not furnished by the
				  authority or the manager or not specifically approved by the manager is
				  prohibited.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 110 - RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTAINANCE OF THE HAWAI'I CONVENTION CENTER › Subchapter 4 - RULES GOVERNING THE USE OF THE CONVENTION CENTER › Section 15-110-42 - Sale or distribution of articles

Current through June, 2024
(a) The authority
				  or the manager shall approve the sale or distribution of all articles in the
				  convention center.
(b) Each person
				  who desires to sell or distribute any articles within the convention canter
				  shall submit a written request for approval to the manager. The written request
				  shall include the following information:
(1)
				  The name, address, and telephone number of the person;
(2) The names and telephone numbers of the
				  officers, principals, partners or authorized representatives;
(3) The date or dates of sale or
				  distribution;
(4) The number of
				  persons participating in the sale or distribution; and.
(5) A sample or detailed description of the
				  articles to be sold or distributed.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 110 - RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTAINANCE OF THE HAWAI'I CONVENTION CENTER › Subchapter 4 - RULES GOVERNING THE USE OF THE CONVENTION CENTER › Section 15-110-43 - Parking rates, parking stalls

Current through June, 2024
(a) The authority
				  shall, from time to time, establish and modify the rates for the privilege of
				  parking at the convention center.
(b) The manager may designate the number of
				  parking stalls and their location for the use of the licensee, permittee, or
				  lessee.
(c) Except as to stalls or
				  sections designated and reserved by the manager, a licensee, with the approval
				  of the authority, in connection with its use of the convention center for an
				  exhibition, event, convention, rally, or meeting, may rent the parking areas of
				  the convention center.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 110 - RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTAINANCE OF THE HAWAI'I CONVENTION CENTER › Subchapter 4 - RULES GOVERNING THE USE OF THE CONVENTION CENTER › Section 15-110-44 - Traffic and parking rules

Current through June, 2024
(a) No person shall
				  operate any vehicle on the convention center premises:
(1) At a speed which is not safe, taking into
				  consideration the conditions and movement of traffic thereon; or
(2) In a careless or negligent manner or in
				  such a manner as to endanger or injure persons or property; or
(3) In a direction other than as indicated by
				  signs erected and designated for oneway traffic movement unless otherwise
				  directed by an authorized official; or
(4) While under the influence of intoxicating
				  liquor or narcotic drugs.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 110 - RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTAINANCE OF THE HAWAI'I CONVENTION CENTER › Subchapter 4 - RULES GOVERNING THE USE OF THE CONVENTION CENTER › Section 15-110-45 - Unlawful and unauthorized entry

Current through June, 2024
(a) Entry into the
				  convention center or any portion thereof by unauthorized means of entry, or
				  without an authorized purpose shall be considered unlawful.
(b) No person shall be permitted in any
				  restricted area as designated by the manager, including but not limited to the
				  equipment and mechanical rooms, kitchen areas, food service areas, storage
				  areas, electrical rooms, telephone switchrooms, administrative offices, and
				  maintenance areas, without prior authorization by the manager.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 110 - RULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT, OPERATION AND MAINTAINANCE OF THE HAWAI'I CONVENTION CENTER › Subchapter 4 - RULES GOVERNING THE USE OF THE CONVENTION CENTER › Section 15-110-46 - Advertising in the convention center

Current through June, 2024
Advertising in the convention center is prohibited, except
					 as authorized by the manager or as specifically provided for in the license,
					 permit, or lease agreement.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 120 - COMMUNITY-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOAN AND GRANTS PROGRAM › Section 15-120-1 - Purpose

Current through June, 2024
The purpose of this chapter is to provide rules and
				  procedures governing the administration and implementation of the community
				  based economic development technical and financial assistance program
				  authorized by chapter 210D, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 120 - COMMUNITY-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOAN AND GRANTS PROGRAM › Section 15-120-3 - Community-based economic development advisory council

Current through June, 2024
The council shall review requests for financial assistance
				  and make recommendations to the department as to whether the financial
				  assistance is likely to achieve the purposes of the program, subject to the
				  final approval of the department.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 120 - COMMUNITY-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOAN AND GRANTS PROGRAM › Section 15-120-4 - Revolving fund

Current through June, 2024
Moneys in the revolving fund shall be used for the purposes
				  of the program, including for the provision of grants and loans, the provision
				  of technical assistance, the department's costs to administer the program, and
				  any other purpose designated by appropriation.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 120 - COMMUNITY-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOAN AND GRANTS PROGRAM › Section 15-120-5 - Purpose of grants

Current through June, 2024
(a) The purpose of
				the grants is to assist in the establishment and development of economically
				viable community-based economic development activities or community-based
				enterprises and to provide technical assistance to community-based
				organizations.
(b) Grant funds may
				be used to cover costs such as, but not limited to, administration and
				personnel, training and education, technical assistance, organizational
				development and planning, and advertising and marketing; provided that such
				costs are directly related to and used exclusively for the establishment and
				development of the community-based economic development activity or
				community-based enterprise, or the provision of technical assistance. Grant
				funds shall not be used for capital improvements, equipment, salaries or other
				compensation, insurance, rent, utilities, or other non-exclusive, normal
				operating expenses.
(c) Grants
				shall be made on based on the program's strategic plan and priorities and the
				recommendations of the council.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 120 - COMMUNITY-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOAN AND GRANTS PROGRAM › Section 15-120-6 - Grant eligibility requirements

Current through June, 2024
(a) To be eligible
				for a grant, the applicant shall be either:
(1) A for-profit subsidiary of a nonprofit
				community-based organization incorporated under the laws of the
				State;
(2) A nonprofit
				community-based organization determined to be exempt from federal income
				taxation by the Internal Revenue Service;
(3) A cooperative association; or
(4) An organization providing technical
				assistance to community based organizations.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 120 - COMMUNITY-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOAN AND GRANTS PROGRAM › Section 15-120-7 - Conditions for grants

Current through June, 2024
(a) Before
				receiving a grant, each applicant shall provide written assurance to the
				department that it shall:
(1) Use the grant
				exclusively for community-based economic development activities,
				community-based enterprises, or the provision of technical assistance to
				community-based organizations, consistent with the purposes of this
				chapter;
(2) Have applied for or
				received all applicable licenses and permits;
(3) Comply with applicable federal and state
				laws prohibiting discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color,
				national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, or
				any other characteristic protected under federal or state law;
(4) Not use grant funds for entertainment
				purposes or as perquisites;
(5)
				Comply with other requirements as the department may prescribe;
(6) Comply with all applicable federal,
				state, and county statutes and ordinances, including applicable building codes,
				permitting and agency rules;
(7)
				Indemnify and save harmless the State and its officers, agents, and employees
				from and against any and all claims arising out of or resulting from activities
				canceled out or projects undertaken with funds provided hereunder, and procure
				sufficient insurance to provide this indemnification if requested to do so by
				the department;
(8) Not use or
				intend to use facilities for sectarian instruction or as a place of
				worship;
(9) Allow the
				representatives of the department full access to records, reports, files, and
				fiscal practices of the grantee so that grantee may be monitored and evaluated
				to assure the proper and effective expenditure of public funds and compliance
				with the purposes of this chapter;
(10) Allow the representatives of the
				department or other state agencies to inspect, at reasonable hours, the
				physical facilities and operations of the grantee relating to the operation of
				the community-based economic development activity or community based
				enterprise, or provision of technical assistance, either in connection with the
				processing of a grant application or in the administration of the
				grant;
(11) Maintain sound fiscal
				management controls and accounting procedures to assure effective operation of
				the community-based economic development activity or community-based
				enterprise, or provision of technical assistance;
(12) Return to the department all unobligated
				grant funds at the end of the specified period; and
(13) Submit to the department progress and
				final reports relating to any aspects of the grant when requested by the
				department.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 120 - COMMUNITY-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOAN AND GRANTS PROGRAM › Section 15-120-8 - Purpose of loans

Current through June, 2024
(a) The department may make community-based
				enterprise establishment and improvement loans for the start-up costs,
				purchase, or improvement of a community-based enterprise, and for working
				capital, and for the purchase, consumption, or improvement of
				facilities.
(b) The department may
				also make operating loans to carry on or improve an existing community-based
				enterprise for the purchase of equipment, and for production and marketing
				expenses including materials, labor, and services.
(c) Loans shall not be made where the direct
				or indirect purpose or result would be to:
(1)
				Pay off a creditor or creditors of the applicant who are inadequately secured
				and are in a position to sustain a loss;
(2) Provide funds, directly or indirectly,
				for payment, distribution, or as a loan to owners, partners, or shareholders of
				the applicant's business, except as ordinary compensation for services
				rendered;
(3) Effect a change in
				ownership of a business, unless the change shall promote the sound development
				or preserve the existence of the business;
(4) Provide or free funds for speculation in
				any kind of property, real or personal, tangible or intangible;
(5) Provide funds to an applicant to engage
				in the business of lending or investing money;
(6) Finance the acquisition, consumption,
				improvement, or operation of real property which is to be held primarily for
				sale or investment; provided that this prohibition shall not apply to a loan
				for the remodeling, maintenance, or improvement (including expansion) of
				existing commercial or industrial structures already held by the applicant for
				rental or for use as an essential part of an ongoing business; or
(7) Encourage monopoly or be inconsistent
				with generally accepted practices of the American system of free
				enterprise.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 120 - COMMUNITY-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOAN AND GRANTS PROGRAM › Section 15-120-9 - Loan eligibility requirements

Current through June, 2024
To be eligible for a loan, the applicant shall:
(1) Be an organization engaged in or
				establishing community-based economic development activities or a
				community-based enterprise;
(2) Not
				be able to obtain a loan from at least one private or other public financial
				institution;
(3) Furnish
				information to show that the applicant has the ability to repay the loan out of
				income from the business;
(4) Have
				applied for or received all applicable licenses and permits;
(5) Satisfactorily demonstrate to the
				department that it can operate on a sound financial basis;
(6) If required by the department, provide
				collateral to reasonably protect the State's interest. The amount of collateral
				needed, considered along with other factors, shall be determined by the
				department on a case-by-case basis;
(7) Demonstrate that the purpose of the loan
				is in conformity with provisions of this chapter; and
(8) Demonstrate that the loan amount is not
				obtainable:
(A) Through other existing state
				loan programs;
(B) Through the
				public offering or private placement of securities of the applicant;
(C) Through the disposal at fair price of
				assets not required by the applicant in the conduct of its existing business or
				not reasonably necessary to its potential healthy growth;
(D) Without undue hardship through
				utilization of the personal credit or resources of the owner, partners,
				management, or principal shareholders of the applicant; or
(E) Through other appropriate government
				financing.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 120 - COMMUNITY-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOAN AND GRANTS PROGRAM › Section 15-120-10 - Loan application procedure

Current through June, 2024
(a) All persons
				applying for loans shall utilize the department's designated loan application
				form, or the appropriate SBA forms which may be obtained from a commercial bank
				or the local SBA office.
(b) All
				financial statements submitted by an applicant shall show the applicable date
				of the information given and shall be signed and certified by the proprietor,
				partner, or a licensed public accountant. The department may require an audited
				statement. The department may also require that financial statements
				accompanying an application include balance sheets and profit and loss
				statements for the past five tax years, a year to date interim financial
				statement dated no later than ninety days prior to the application date, tax
				returns, and other documents or information deemed necessary by the department
				or the council.
(c) The applicant's
				proposed business plans, except financial statements or personal information,
				shall be reviewed by the council to assess whether the proposed community-based
				economic development activity or community-based enterprise is likely to
				achieve the purposes of this chapter.
(d) The department shall approve a loan only
				where the applicant can provide reasonable assurance that the loan can and will
				be repaid pursuant to its terms. Reasonable assurance of repayment shall be
				based upon consideration of the applicant's record of past loan activity, past
				earnings, or projections of future earnings which indicate that the applicant
				will be able to repay the loan from the income of the business.
(e) Information on applications meeting the
				requirements enumerated in this chapter shall be reviewed by the council.
				Financial statements or personal information shall be withheld from review by
				persons other than the director or the director's authorized staff. The council
				shall assess whether the proposed community-based economic development activity
				or community-based enterprise is likely to achieve the purposes of this
				chapter. The council shall make recommendations to the director regarding the
				acceptability of the proposed business concept. Final approval or disapproval
				of the loan application shall be made by the director.
(f) An applicant shall not be required to pay
				any fees in connection with filing an application but shall be required to pay
				for such costs as appraisals, title searches, documentation and recordation of
				mortgages, and any other work required in processing the loan which is not
				performed by the department. At the discretion of the department, an applicant
				may be responsible for hiring independent appraisers to determine the value of
				capital assets or to assess the economic feasibility of a business
				operation.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 120 - COMMUNITY-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOAN AND GRANTS PROGRAM › Section 15-120-11 - Conditions for loans

Current through June, 2024
Loans shall be made to qualified applicants with the
				  following terms and conditions:
(1)
				The amount of the outstanding balance on all loans to any one applicant at any
				one time shall not exceed $250,000;
(2) The director shall determine the amount
				and kind of security required for each loan. Such security may be subordinated
				to other direct loans made by financial institutions;
(3) The maximum term of a loan shall not
				exceed ten years;
(4) Each loan
				shall bear a simple interest rate of not less than three and not more than six
				per cent a year;
(5) The department
				shall determine the commencement date for the repayment of the first
				installment. The director may defer principal and interest payments of loans
				for a period not to exceed two years, provided that principal and interest
				shall accrue over the two-year defencial period; and
(6) When appropriate, the department may
				prescribe management counseling.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 120 - COMMUNITY-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOAN AND GRANTS PROGRAM › Section 15-120-12 - Inspection of premises and records for loan

Current through June, 2024
The department and other state agencies shall have the right
				  to inspect and monitor, at reasonable hours, the plant, physical facilities,
				  equipment, premises, books, records, and business activities of any applicant
				  either in connection with the processing of a loan application or in the
				  administration of a loan granted to that applicant.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 120 - COMMUNITY-BASED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT LOAN AND GRANTS PROGRAM › Section 15-120-13 - Default

Current through June, 2024
(a) Loans that are three installments in
				arrears shall be considered in default. The borrower shall also be considered
				to be in default for failure to comply with any term or condition of the loan
				authorization, loan agreement, or mortgage. If the borrower is in default, then
				at the option of the director, the entire balance plus accrued interest shall
				become due and payable. The director may foreclose any mortgage by any method
				provided by law. Any expense incurred by the department in recovering the
				monies shall be borne by the borrower.
(b) Loans in default shall be referred to the
				state attorney general for collection and law action if the department is not
				able to obtain payment.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 127 - HAWAII STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Subchapter 1 - RULES OF GENERAL APPLICABILITY › Section 15-127-1 - Purpose

Current through June, 2024
This chapter is to provide rules governing implementation
					 of the Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation authorized by chapter
					 211F, Hawaii Revised
					 statutes.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 127 - HAWAII STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Subchapter 1 - RULES OF GENERAL APPLICABILITY › Section 15-127-3 - Purpose of Corporation

Current through June, 2024
The purpose of the corporation shall be to encourage
					 economic development and diversification in Hawaii through innovative actions
					 in cooperation with private enterprises. The corporation shall establish
					 programs to stimulate private capital investment in Hawaii toward investments
					 that promote the welfare of citizens in this State, economic growth,
					 employment, and economic diversification. The corporation may use public funds
					 to provide incentives to private investment activity, by coinvesting public
					 funds with private financial organizations to increase the impact of the public
					 investment while utilizing the investment acumen of the private sector, and by
					 using public funds to reduce the risks of private investments. The corporation
					 shall have the flexibility to provide various types of financial assistance.
					 When providing financial assistance, the corporation shall make provision for
					 the recovery of its expenditure as far as possible.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 127 - HAWAII STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Subchapter 1 - RULES OF GENERAL APPLICABILITY › Section 15-127-4 - Meetings of the board

Current through June, 2024
(a) The meetings of
				  the board shall be open to the public as provided in section
				  92-3, except that
				  when it is necessary for the board to receive information that is proprietary
				  to a particular enterprise the disclosure of which might be harmful to the
				  business interests of the enterprise, the board may enter into an executive
				  meeting that is closed to the public.
(b) The board shall be subject to the
				  procedural requirements of section
				  92-4; provided
				  that this authorization to hold closed meetings in accordance with subsection
				  (a) shall be in addition to the exceptions listed in section
				  92-5, to enable the
				  corporation to respect the proprietary requirements of enterprises with which
				  it has business dealings.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 127 - HAWAII STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Subchapter 1 - RULES OF GENERAL APPLICABILITY › Section 15-127-5 - Quorum; designated representative

Current through June, 2024
(a) The power of
				  the corporation shall be vested in the members of the board in office from time
				  to time. A quorum shall consist of a majority of all the members the board is
				  entitled to by statute, and the affirmative vote of at least that number of
				  members shall be necessary to make any action of the board valid.
(b) A designated representative shall serve
				  as a voting member when representing an ex officio member.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 127 - HAWAII STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Subchapter 1 - RULES OF GENERAL APPLICABILITY › Section 15-127-6 - Confidentiality of proprietary business information; disclosure

Current through June, 2024
Notwithstanding chapter
					 92,
					 92F, or any other law to the
					 contrary, any documents or data made or received by any member or employee of
					 the corporation, to the extent that the material or data consist of trade
					 secrets, commercial or financial information regarding the operation of any
					 business conducted by an applicant for, or recipient of, any form of assistance
					 that the corporation is empowered to render, or regarding the competitive
					 position of that applicant in a particular field of endeavor, shall not be a
					 public record; provided that if the corporation purchases a qualified security
					 from an applicant, the commercial and financial information, excluding
					 confidential business information, shall be deemed to become a public record of
					 the corporation. If the information is made or received by any member or
					 employee of the corporation after the purchase of the qualified security, it
					 shall become a public record three years from the date the information was made
					 or received. Any discussion or consideration of trade secrets or commercial or
					 financial information, shall be held by the board, or any subcommittee of the
					 board, in executive sessions closed to the public; provided that the purpose of
					 any such executive session shall be set forth in the official minutes of the
					 corporation and business which is not related to that purpose shall not be
					 transacted, nor shall any vote be taken during the executive
					 sessions.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 127 - HAWAII STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Subchapter 1 - RULES OF GENERAL APPLICABILITY › Section 15-127-7 - Conflict of interest; board members

Current through June, 2024
The corporation shall not invest in, purchase from, sell
					 to, borrow from, loan to, contract with, or otherwise deal with any person or
					 entity in which a board member has any financial interest.
Hawaii Administrative Rules › Title 15 - DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM › Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism › Chapter 127 - HAWAII STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE › Subchapter 1 - RULES OF GENERAL APPLICABILITY › Section 15-127-8 - President; responsibilities

Current through June, 2024
The board shall appoint a president of the corporation who
					 shall serve at the pleasure of the board and shall be exempt from chapters
					 76 and
					 77. The board shall set the salary and
					 duties of the president. The president shall be directly responsible to the
					 board, and shall serve at the pleasure of the board, and shall have
					 responsibility for the execution of the board's policies and administration of
					 corporate affairs. The board may delegate to its president, staff, or others
					 those functions and powers that the board deems necessary or appropriate,
					 including but not limited to the oversight and supervision of employees or
					 contractors.