Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS
Chapter 181 - MOTOR VEHICLE EXPRESS WARRANTY ENFORCEMENT (LEMON LAW)
Subchapter 2 - ADMINISTRATION OF STATE CERTIFIED ARBITRATION PROGRAM ("SCAP")
Section 16-181-4 - Appointment of program administrator
Current through February, 2024
(a) The department may contract with an independent arbitration program for annual term appointments. The following criteria shall be considered in evaluating the suitability of independent arbitration mechanisms: capability, objectivity, experience, nonaffiliation with manufacturers of or dealers in new motor vehicles, reliability, financial stability, and fee structure.
(b) The department shall give public notice according to applicable law inviting any interested qualified party to apply in writing for the position of program administrator.
(c) Upon a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of a program administrator's term, the department shall take appropriate steps to assure the continued administration of the program.