Section 4-28-14 - Maximum time period for permit approvals, disapprovals, or automatic approvals(a) Pursuant to the requirements of chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, the department establishes fourteen calendar days as the maximum time period for approval or disapproval of a pigeon or aviary game bird ownership permit request after acceptance of a completed permit application.(b) Notwithstanding the requirements of subsection (a) the maximum period of time shall be extended indefinitely in the event of a national disaster, state emergency, or union strike, that prevents the department from fulfilling application or review requirements in a timely manner.(c) Except as provided in subsection (b), an application request for the issuance of a permit shall be given automatic approval if action is not taken by the department within the established maximum period of time as specified in subsection (a). If a permit application is automatically approved pursuant to this subsection, the department shall issue the permit within a reasonable period of time after being informed of or discovering the automatic approval.(d) This section shall apply only to application requests for business or development-related permits required by law to be obtained prior to the formation, operation, or expansion of a commercial or industrial enterprise.[Eff JAN 16 2004] (Auth: HRS §§ 91-13.5, 142-2) (Imp: HRS §§ 91-13.5, 142-3)