HB 1543 Summary

• Amends Section 437-28.5 of Hawaii Revised Statutes to extend protections provided to motor vehicle dealers under Section 437-28(a)(21) to also apply to non-manufacturer distributors.

• Expands the scope of civil action remedies to include violations of "part II" in addition to Section 437-28(a)(21), allowing licensed persons whose business or property is injured to seek injunctions and damages.

• Authorizes recovery of reasonable attorneys' fees for parties who substantially prevail in civil actions related to motor vehicle industry licensing violations.

• Makes clarifying amendments to the motor vehicle industry licensing law to broaden protections for distributors and remedies for violations.