Section 13-251-17 - Authority of department to suspend operator permit(a) The department may suspend the operator permit of a catamaran captain upon sufficient evidence that the permittee does not have a valid Coast Guard license.(b) The department may suspend the operator permit of a canoe captain, second captain, surfboard instructor, sailboard instructor, operator of a commercial motorboat or learner steersperson upon sufficient evidence that the permittee: (1) Has been convicted of violations of this chapter in such frequency and seriousness as to indicate a disregard for the safety of other persons on the waters;(2) Is incompetent to operate canoes, surfboards, sailboards or motorboats for charter or rent, as the case may be;(3) Has permitted an unlawful or fraudulent use of the permittee's license or permit; or(4) Has violated this chapter.(c) Upon suspension, the department shall immediately notify the permittee in writing and upon a written request shall afford the permittee full and reasonable opportunity for a hearing. [Eff 2/24/94; am and comp SEP 25 2014] (Auth: HRS §§ 200-2, 200-3, 200-4) (Imp: HRS §§ 200-2, 200-3, 200-4)