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HI HB378

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2017

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Holt

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 444-10.5(a) to require investigators to issue citations (rather than permitting them to do so) to unlicensed contractors operating within the State.

  • Expands the scope of enforcement to include persons acting in the capacity of or engaging in the business of a contractor without obtaining a required license.

  • Clarifies that the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs may pursue additional civil remedies including court-ordered injunctions and enhanced fines in addition to citations.

  • Takes effect on July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Relating To Licensing.

Unlicensed Activity

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) DeCoite, Tokioka excused (2).

2/17/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/17/2017
Labor & Public Employment1/23/2017

Full Bill Text

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