§346-38 - Incompetency of recipient.
§346-38 Incompetency of recipient. If the recipient is found incapable of taking care of the recipient's money or oneself, the department of human services may direct its assistance to be paid to a legal guardian or any other reputable person for the recipient's benefit or may suspend assistance for such period as it deems fit. [L 1941, c 296, pt of §1; RL 1945, §4844; RL 1955, §108-24; HRS §346-38; am L 1970, c 105, §5; gen ch 1985; am L 1987, c 339, §4]