Section 16-201-88 - Form of requests for informal interpretations(a) A board or commission may consider any written communication from any person asking a question for processing under this Subchapter; provided that the board or commission shall not proceed under this Subchapter in response to a properly drawn petition for relief under the provisions of this chapter or where it is clear that the petitioner expects a formal and binding response without obtaining the consent of the petitioner to the issuance of an informal interpretation.(b) In determining whether a particular inquiry is appropriate for the issuance of an informal interpretation, the following factors shall be among those considered: (1) Whether the facts set forth by the requester are sufficiently detailed and clear to allow the board or commission to understand the requester's circumstance;(2) Whether the question being asked is clear; and(3) Whether there has been a consistent historical pattern of deciding similar inquiries upon which the board or commission can base its response.[Eff and comp 7/6/90] (Auth: HRS § 91-8) (Imp: HRS § 91-8)