[§9-6]  Qualifying standards for
individual artist fellowships.  Any individual applying for a fellowship
shall meet all of the following standards:



(1)  The individual has proof of United States
citizenship or permanent United States resident alien status and is a resident
of the State of Hawaii at the time of application;



(2)  The individual is a recognized professional
artist who:



(A)  Engages in a particular art form or
discipline as a result of education, experience, or natural talent; and



(B)  Is financially compensated for engaging in
the art form or discipline as part of the individual's livelihood; and



(3)  The individual is able to provide documentation
of having engaged in artistic endeavors for at least five years prior to the
time of application. [L 1993, c 133, pt of §1]