Section 13-241-6 - Authority to grant or refuse applications(a) The department shall examine and determine the genuineness, regularity, and legality of every application for numbering of a vessel and any other application lawfully made to the department relating to this chapter and may in all cases conduct any investigation as may be deemed necessary or require additional information. The department shall reject any application if not satisfied with the genuineness, regularity, or legality thereof or the truth of any statement contained therein, or for any other reason, when authorized by law.(b) The issuance of a certificate of number under this chapter, or a certificate of title under chapter 200A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, shall not in any way be construed that the department is warranting or guaranteeing the title to the vessel named in the certificate. [Eff 2/24/94] (Auth: HRS § 200-24) (Imp: HRS §§ 200-24, 200-31)