[§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]