HB2349 Summary

• Adds a new section to Chapter 437B, Hawaii Revised Statutes, authorizing the Department to issue citations to motor vehicle repair dealers and mechanics for specific violations of motor vehicle repair laws and rules.

• Establishes three violation categories: failure to display licensure or certification certificates, failure to place board-approved signs at repair locations, and failure of mechanics to carry or have readily available their pocket card for inspection.

• Sets fine amounts of $250 per violation for motor vehicle repair dealers and $100 per violation for motor vehicle mechanics, with citations to include an order of abatement.

• Requires written, personally-served citations that inform licensees they may request a hearing before the board within 20 calendar days to contest the citation; if no timely request is submitted, the citation becomes a final board order.

• Imposes potential additional disciplinary action by the board if a licensee fails to pay assessed fines within 30 calendar days and does not contest the citation; effective July 1, 2018.