Section 17-1427-9 - Authorization of respite companion service(a) Participation in the respite companion service program as a respite companion shall be authorized when an individual meets the eligibility requirements specified in section 17-1427-4. Such participation shall be authorized subject to the availability of funds.(b) Respite companion service shall be authorized when a client family meets the eligibility requirements specified in section 17-1427-5.[Eff JUN 29 1992] (Auth: HRS § 346-56) (Imp: 29 C.F.R. §§89.1, 89.2)