This subchapter shall govern the department's practice and procedure relating to the administrative proceedings of civil resource violations of state law and to the assessment of administrative sanctions for such violations. This subchapter shall effectuate and carry out the purposes and policies of chapter 199D, HRS, and shall be construed and interpreted in the manner most favorable to the promotion of justice, expeditious processing and cost-effective resolution in every case involved.
Haw. Code R. § 13-1-51