Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Department of Human Services
Chapter 4 - DECLARATORY RULINGS
Section 17-4-1 - Definitions

As used in this chapter:

"Department" means the department of human services.

"Director" means the director or deputy directors of the department of human services.

"Party" means:

(1) The department, if it participates in a proceeding;

(2) Each person named in a proceeding; and

(3) Any interested or aggrieved person permitted or entitled to participate in a proceeding before the department in the capacity other than as a witness.

"Person" means individuals, partnerships, corporations, associations, or organizations of any character, except for the department.

"Relief" means the department's declaration as to whether a rule or order of the department, or a statute which the department is required to administer or enforce, applies to a factual situation.

"Respondent" means any party who contests a proceeding.

"Rule" shall have the same meaning as specified in section 91-1, HRS.