Section 13-231-31 - Administrative hearing(a) The procedures under this section shall be used for any administrative hearing conducted by the division of boating and ocean recreation as required by law.(b) An administrative hearing officer shall be appointed by the chairperson. Upon setting the time for the hearing, the administrative hearing officer shall make a reasonable effort to transmit a notice to the owners or their attorneys, if any, at their last known address, containing the following:(1) The date, time, place and nature of hearing;(2) The legal authority under which the hearing is to be held;(3) The fact that any party may retain counsel if the party so desires and the fact that an individual may appear on the individual's own behalf, or a member of a partnership or limited liability company may represent the partnership or limited liability company, or an authorized officer or authorized employee or trustee of a corporation or trust or association, as appropriate, may represent the corporation, trust or association.(c) All parties shall be afforded an opportunity to present evidence and argument on all relevant issues involved.(d) Any procedure in the administrative hearing may be modified or waived by stipulation of the parties and informal disposition may be made of any administrative hearing by stipulation, agreed settlement, consent order, or default.(e) A tape recording may be made of the proceedings. No videotaping or other cameras shall be allowed during the hearing.(f) Appeals from the decision may be made in accordance with chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes. [Eff 2/24/94; am and comp SEP 25 2014] (Auth: HRS §§ 91-9, 200-4, 200-16, 200-49) (Imp: HRS §§ 200-4, 20016, 200-49)