Section 4-71-4.1 - Maximum time period for permit approvals, disapprovals, extensions, or automatic approvals(a) Pursuant to the requirements of chapter 91, HRS, the department shall establish the following maximum time periods for the processing of permit requests after acceptance of a completed permit application and payment of applicable fees pursuant to sections 4-71-3 and 4-71-3.1:(1) For same species of animals with respective conditions for importation previously established by the board, the chief may approve or disapprove the issuance of a permit within 90 days;(2) For certain animals in a circus, carnival, or commercial filming for television or movies, or other performance or exhibition, and with an appropriate bond secured with the department for each animal, the chairperson, without submitting the permit application to the board, may approve or disapprove a short-term permit or short-term special permit within 120 days;(3) For a permitted animal enumerated in section 4-71-6.5 that requires board action pursuant to section 4-71-4 to amend or establish permit conditions, the chief may approve or disapprove the issuance of a permit within 180 days; and(4) For an animal not previously permitted entry, excluding those animals enumerated in section 4-71-6, an application request must be submitted for board action pursuant to section 4-71-4 and subject to public input and notification for listing under section 4-71-4.2 or as provided by section 150A- 6.2, HRS, the chief may approve or disapprove the issuance of a permit within one year.(b) Notwithstanding the requirements of subsection (a) herein, the maximum period of time shall be extended indefinitely in the event of a national disaster, state emergency, or union strike, which prevents the department from fulfilling application or review requirements in a timely manner.(c) Except as provided for 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). After the expiration of the maximum time period is brought to the attention of the department; the department shall have a reasonable amount of time to issue the permit. 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 and comp 8/16/99; am and comp 11/30/01; am and comp] (Auth: HRS §§ 91-13.5, 141-2, 150A-9) (Imp: HRS §§ 91-13.5, 150A-6.2)4/06/07; am and comp 1/3/2019