Section 13-251-19 - Period of suspension or revocation(a) The department shall not suspend an operator permit for a period of more than one year, except as provided under section 13-251-27.(b) Any person whose operator permit had been revoked shall not be entitled to have that permit or privilege renewed or restored unless the revocation was for a cause which has been remedied, except that after one year from the date on which the revoked permit was surrendered to and received by the department, the person may apply for a new permit as provided by this chapter. However, the department shall not issue a new permit unless it is satisfied, after investigation, with the character and ability of the person. [Eff 2/24/94; am and comp SEP 25 2014] (Auth: HRS §§ 200-2, 200-3, 200-4) (Imp: HRS §§ 200-2, 200-3, 200-4)