Section 12-53-9 - Action on applications(a) Defective applications. (1) If an application filed pursuant to sections 12-53-6 or 12-53-7 is incomplete or does not conform to the applicable section, the director may deny the application.(2) Prompt notice of the denial of an application shall be given to the applicant within ninety days of the director's receipt of the application packet.(3) A notice of denial shall include a brief statement of the grounds for the denial.(4) A denial of an application shall be without prejudice to the filing of another application.(b) Adequate applications. (1) If an application has been approved pursuant to sections 12-53-6 or 12-53-7, the director shall publish for general circulation in the State, at least once within three weeks following the filing of an application, a notice of the filing of an application.(2) A notice of the filing of an application shall include: (A) The terms or an accurate summary of the application;(B) A reference to the section of the law under which the application has been filed;(C) An invitation to interested persons to submit within a stated period of time written data, views, or arguments regarding the application; and(D) Information to affected employers and employees of any right to request a hearing on the application.(3) Applicants will be notified by telephone, facsimile transmission or letter within ninety days of the submission of a complete application of its acceptance or denial.[Eff 7/12/82; am 8/15/87; am 2/14/00] (Auth: HRS § 396-4) (Imp: HRS § 396-4)