Where notice to a permittee, co-owner, lien holder, owner, or any other party is required by this chapter, the department shall effect service by one of the following:
(1) Posting the notice in a conspicuous place aboard the permittee's vessel or at the assigned berth;(2) Mailing the notice to the person by certified mail, return receipt requested, at the person's last known address, provided that service by mail is deemed received and completed five days after the date of mailing; or(3) Personal service; provided that in an emergency, where life or property is endangered or if a vessel may interfere with other vessels, construction, or maintenance of berthing facilities, or with the free and proper navigation of a waterway unless immediate action is taken, remedial action may be taken by the department without prior notice.[Eff 2/24/94] (Auth: HRS §§ 200-4, 200-10) (Imp: HRS §§ 200-4, 200-9, 200-10)[Comp 12/7/13; am and comp 3/15/2024] (Auth: HRS §§ 200-2, 200-9)