Section 4-135-6 - Application for license, renewal and review(a) The applicant for a license to use the seals adopted under this chapter shall submit an application on a form supplied by the department or its authorized agent.(b) The department or its authorized agent shall determine whether or not the particular product or products, process, or establishment and the applicant can comply with all relevant requirements for use of the seals. The applicant shall prove to the satisfaction of the department or its authorized agent that the product or products, process, or establishment will meet all requirements for use of the seals.(c) The department or its authorized agent may reject an application when it is determined that the applicant has not demonstrated the ability to consistently comply with the requirements for use of the seals. If an application is rejected, the department or its authorized agent shall inform the applicant of the rejection. An applicant whose application has been rejected may request a review by the department or a hearing before the department within thirty days after the mailing date of a notice of rejection.(d) If the application is approved, a license authorizing the use of the seals on the product or products, process, or establishment named on the application shall be issued and shall include the applicable quality standards that must be met. The license is non-transferable,(e) An application form for renewal along with the applicable fee shall be submitted for renewal of an existing license at least thirty days prior to the expiration of the existing license.(f) The department or its authorized agent, upon receipt of an application for a new license or for renewal of an existing license, shall issue either of the following to the applicant, no later than ninety working days after the date of receipt: (1) The appropriate license, if the application for the license is properly completed, the appropriate fees are paid, and the applicant meets all requirements for the license; or(2) A written statement that the application is denied and an explanation of the reason for the denial.[Eff SEP 03 2005] (Auth; HRS § 148-63) (Imp: HRS §§ 148-62, 148-63)