Section 11-72-77 - Designation; term and extensions(a) The term of designation granted by the department of health shall be three years unless suspended or revoked by the department of health or surrendered by the alternative destination.(b) The department of health may extend the term of a designation one time if the department determines that the alternative destination is still needed, an extension is in the interest of public health and safety, and the alternative destination continues to comply with this subchapter.(c) To obtain an extension of term, an alternative destination shall submit an updated application to the department of health on a form and in a manner prescribed by the department of health.(d) In determining whether the alternative destination continues to comply with this subchapter, the department of health shall evaluate an application for extension in accordance with section 11-72-75 and shall review any instance of noncompliance with this subchapter during the alternative destination's original term of designation.(e) The extended term of designation may be granted by the department of health and shall not exceed three years.(f) The department of health shall send a written notice notifying an alternative destination of the department's decision to extend the designation term.(g) An alternative destination aggrieved by a decision made pursuant to this section may request an appeal pursuant to section 11-72-81. [Eff 4/30/2020] (Auth: HRS § 321-224.2) (Imp: HRS § 321-224.2)