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HI SB2328

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/8/2016

Primary Sponsor

Rosalyn Baker

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes definitions of "advertising" and "solicitation materials" for real estate licensees under Hawaii law, clarifying what constitutes advertising for regulatory purposes.

  • Requires real estate advertising and solicitation materials to prominently include the legal name of the brokerage firm and the brokerage's license number.

  • Exempts materials from license number requirements if they already display the individual licensee's legal name and license number as issued by the commission.

  • Specifies that solicitation materials include business cards, letterhead, websites, flyers, newspaper advertisements, email messages, and lawn/automobile signage.

  • Clarifies that promotional items (hats, clothing, pins, pens, office signage) and general awareness materials are not considered advertising under this definition.

Legislative Description

Real Estate Brokers; Real Estate Salespersons; Advertising; Solicitation Materials; Requirements

Last Action

The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

3/28/2016

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce3/10/2016
Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health1/25/2016

Full Bill Text

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