HI SB2697

Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 464-10 to require the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to revoke architect licenses for convictions involving acceptance of bribes or causing government employees to accept bribes.

Establishes mandatory revocation procedures including notice by hand delivery, certified mail, or publication in a statewide newspaper published weekly for four consecutive weeks.

Allows licensees to appeal revocation notices to the office of administrative hearings within 30 days, with appeals sustained only if the office finds the notice was based on erroneous findings of material fact.

Clarifies that notice and hearing requirements under Section 464-10 apply to penalties imposed under subsections (a) and (d) regarding license suspension, revocation, and fines.

Takes effect July 1, 3000.