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HI Rev Stat § 436B-14.5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436B. Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act|436B-14.5 Extension of licenses for members of the armed forces, National Guard, and reserves.

 §436B-14.5 Extension of licenses for members of the armed forces, National Guard, and reserves. (a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, any license held by a member of the armed forces, National Guard, or a reserve component that expires, is forfeited, or deemed delinquent while the member is on active duty and deployed during a state or national crisis shall be restored under the restoration requirements provided in this section.  For the purposes of this section, "state or national crisis" includes but is not limited to:  (1) A situation requiring the proper defense of nation or State;  (2) A federal or state disaster or emergency;  (3) A terrorist threat; or  (4) A homeland security or homeland defense event or action.  (b) The licensing authority shall restore a license upon the payment of the current renewal fee if the member:  (1) Requests a restoration of the license within one hundred twenty days after being discharged or released from active duty deployment;  (2) Provides the licensing authority with a copy of the member's order calling the member to active duty deployment and the member's discharge or release orders; and  (3) If required for renewal, provides documentation to establish the financial integrity of the licensee or to satisfy a federal requirement.  (c) This section:  (1) Shall not apply to a member who is on scheduled annual or specialized training, or to any person whose license is suspended or revoked, or who otherwise has been adjudicated and is subject to disciplinary action on a license; and  (2) Shall also apply to a member whose license is current, but will expire within one hundred twenty days of the member's discharge or release from active duty deployment. [L 2005, c 170, §2]
HI Rev Stat § 436B-14.6 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436B. Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act|436B-14.6 Licensure by endorsement or licensure by reciprocity; experience requirements.

  §436B-14.6 Licensure by endorsement or licensure by reciprocity; experience requirements. (a) Unless otherwise provided by law, an applicant for licensure by endorsement or licensure by reciprocity who is a nonresident military spouse may demonstrate competency in a specific profession or vocation as determined by the licensing authority in lieu of a requirement that the applicant has worked or practiced in that profession or vocation for a specified period of time prior to the application for licensure by endorsement or licensure by reciprocity.  (b) The licensing authority shall expedite consideration of the application and issuance of a license by endorsement or license by reciprocity to a nonresident military spouse who meets the requirements of this section. [L 2012, c 247, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 436B-14.8 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436B. Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act|436B-14.8 Licensure; acceptance of military education, training, or service.

 §436B-14.8 Licensure; acceptance of military education, training, or service. [Section repealed June 30, 2022. L 2012, c 248,  §4.] Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, every licensing authority subject to this chapter, upon presentation of satisfactory evidence by an applicant, shall consider relevant education, training, or service completed by an individual as a member of the armed forces or reserves of the United States, the National Guard of any state, the military reserves of any state, or the navy militia of any state as part of the evaluation process toward the qualification requirements to receive the license. Evidence presented for consideration for fulfillment or partial fulfillment of licensing requirements shall demonstrate substantial equivalency to state standards. [L 2012, c 248, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 436B-15 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436B. Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act|436B-15 Fees and expenses.

  §436B-15 Fees and expenses. No applicant or licensee shall be granted a license pursuant to the licensing laws unless the appropriate fees have been paid. Unless otherwise provided by law, the director shall establish the amount for all fees and expenses by rules adopted pursuant to chapter 91. The fees to be established by the director may include but not be limited to an application fee, filing fee, license fee, renewal fee, examination fee, and other reasonable and necessary fees related to the department's administrative costs. Unless otherwise provided by law, the fees shall be deposited with the director to the credit of the compliance resolution fund established pursuant to section 26-9(o). [L 1991, c 111, pt of §2; am L 1992, c 202, §14; am L 1997, c 232, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 436B-15.5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436B. Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act|436B-15.5 Conversion of license.

  §436B-15.5 Conversion of license. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, a licensee who has converted its form of business entity in accordance with sections 414-271, 414D-207, 415A-16.5, 425E-1102, and 428-902.5, and desires to continue engaging in a profession or vocation subject to this chapter in its new form of business entity shall:  (1) File an application for conversion of a license and pay the initial application fee specified in the statutes or rules of the profession or vocation, within thirty calendar days after the effective date of the conversion; and  (2) Continue to meet the other licensing requirements of that profession or vocation.  (b) Failure to comply with the requirements of this section shall cause the license to be automatically forfeited. A licensee whose license is forfeited shall not engage in the profession or vocation until the license is restored or the licensee obtains a new license. [L 2001, c 149, §1; am L 2003, c 210, §11] Note  Section 414D-207 referred to in text is repealed.
HI Rev Stat § 436B-16 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436B. Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act|436B-16 Notice of judgments, penalties.

  §436B-16 Notice of judgments, penalties. (a) Each licensee shall provide written notice within thirty days to the licensing authority of any judgment, award, disciplinary sanction, order, or other determination, which adjudges or finds that the licensee is civilly, criminally, or otherwise liable for any personal injury, property damage, or loss caused by the licensee's conduct in the practice of the licensee's profession or vocation. A licensee shall also give notice of such determinations made in other jurisdictions.  (b) In addition to any other penalties provided by law, the failure of a licensee to comply with the provisions of this section is a violation punishable by a fine of not less than $100 for the first violation, $250 to $500 for the second violation, and $500 to $1,000 for subsequent violations. Any action taken to impose or collect the fine provided for in this subsection shall not be considered a criminal action. [L 1991, c 111, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 436B-17 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436B. Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act|436B-17 Filing of current addresses.

  §436B-17 Filing of current addresses. Each licensee shall file with the licensing authority the licensee's current mailing, business, and residence address. It shall be the licensee's duty to provide written notice to the licensing authority of any change of address within thirty days of the change. Failure of the licensee to provide the notice shall absolve the licensing authority, executive secretary, or any designee from any duty to provide notice of any matter required by law to be provided the licensee. [L 1991, c 111, pt of §2; am L 1992, c 202, §15]
HI Rev Stat § 436B-18 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436B. Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act|436B-18 Disciplinary action.

  §436B-18 Disciplinary action. In addition to the licensing sanctions or remedies provided by section 92-17 against any licensee, the licensing authority may also impose conditions or limitations upon a licensee's license after a hearing conducted in accordance with chapter 91. The violation of any condition or limitation on a licensee's license may be cause to impose additional sanctions against the licensee. Unless otherwise provided by law, any fine imposed by the licensing authority after a hearing in accordance with chapter 91 shall be no less than $100 for each violation, and each day's violation may be deemed a separate violation. [L 1991, c 111, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 436B-19 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436B. Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act|436B-19 Grounds for refusal to renew, reinstate or restore and for revocation, suspension, denial, or condition of licenses.

  §436B-19 Grounds for refusal to renew, reinstate or restore and for revocation, suspension, denial, or condition of licenses. In addition to any other acts or conditions provided by law, the licensing authority may refuse to renew, reinstate or restore, or may deny, revoke, suspend, or condition in any manner, any license for any one or more of the following acts or conditions on the part of the licensee or the applicant thereof:   (1) Failure to meet or maintain the conditions and requirements necessary to qualify for the granting of a license;  (2) Engaging in false, fraudulent, or deceptive advertising, or making untruthful or improbable statements;  (3) Being addicted to, dependent on, or a habitual user of a narcotic, barbiturate, amphetamine, hallucinogen, opium, or cocaine, or other drugs or derivatives of a similar nature;  (4) Practicing the licensed profession or vocation while impaired by alcohol, drugs, physical disability, or mental instability;  (5) Procuring a license through fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit;  (6) Aiding and abetting an unlicensed person to directly or indirectly perform activities requiring a license;  (7) Professional misconduct, incompetence, gross negligence, or manifest incapacity in the practice of the licensed profession or vocation;  (8) Failure to maintain a record or history of competency, trustworthiness, fair dealing, and financial integrity;  (9) Conduct or practice contrary to recognized standards of ethics for the licensed profession or vocation;  (10) Violating any condition or limitation upon which a conditional or temporary license was issued;  (11) Engaging in business under a past or present license issued pursuant to the licensing laws, in a manner causing injury to one or more members of the public;  (12) Failure to comply, observe, or adhere to any law in a manner such that the licensing authority deems the applicant or holder to be an unfit or improper person to hold a license;  (13) Revocation, suspension, or other disciplinary action by another state or federal agency against a licensee or applicant for any reason provided by the licensing laws or this section;  (14) Criminal conviction, whether by nolo contendere or otherwise, of a penal crime directly related to the qualifications, functions, or duties of the licensed profession or vocation;  (15) Failure to report in writing to the licensing authority any disciplinary decision issued against the licensee or the applicant in another jurisdiction within thirty days of the disciplinary decision;  (16) Employing, utilizing, or attempting to employ or utilize at any time any person not licensed under the licensing laws where licensure is required; or  (17) Violating this chapter, the applicable licensing laws, or any rule or order of the licensing authority. [L 1991, c 111, pt of §2; am L 1992, c 202, §16]
HI Rev Stat § 436B-19.5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436B. Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act|436B-19.5 Suspension or denial of license for noncompliance with child support order.

  §436B-19.5 Suspension or denial of license for noncompliance with child support order. In addition to any other acts or conditions provided by law, the licensing authority shall refuse to renew, reinstate, or restore, or shall deny or suspend any license if the authority has received certification from the child support enforcement agency pursuant to the terms of section 576D-13 that the licensee or applicant is not in compliance with an order of support or has failed to comply with a subpoena or warrant relating to a paternity or child support proceeding. Unless otherwise provided by law, the licensing authority shall renew, reinstate, restore, or grant the license only upon receipt of an authorization from the child support enforcement agency, the office of child support hearings, or the family court. Sections 92-17, 436B-20, 436B-21, 436B-24, and 436B-25 shall not apply to a license suspension or denial pursuant to this section. [L 1997, c 293, §3]
HI Rev Stat § 436B-19.6 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436B. Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act|436B-19.6 REPEALED.

  §436B-19.6 REPEALED. L 2019, c 279, §9.
HI Rev Stat § 436B-20 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436B. Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act|436B-20 Suspended license.

  §436B-20  Suspended license. No license shall be suspended by the licensing authority for a period exceeding five years. A person whose license has been suspended may apply for reinstatement of the license to the extent authorized by law and upon complete compliance with any term or condition imposed by the order of suspension. The application for reinstatement shall be accompanied by all applicable fees, including but not limited to reinstatement fees, any compliance resolution fund fees, and any recovery fund assessments. [L 1991, c 111, pt of §2; am L 1992, c 202, §17; am L 1993, c 109, §2]
HI Rev Stat § 436B-21 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436B. Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act|436B-21 Revoked license.

  §436B-21 Revoked license. A person may apply for a new license after five years from the effective date of the revocation of the license by filing an application and complying with all current requirements for new applicants. The licensing authority may waive any applicable education or examination requirements upon being satisfied that the applicant whose license has been previously revoked, has submitted documentation that the applicant has maintained equivalent knowledge, competence, and qualifications through work experience, training, or education. [L 1991, c 111, pt of §2; am L 1993, c 109, §3]
HI Rev Stat § 436B-22 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436B. Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act|436B-22 Relinquishment no bar to jurisdiction.

  §436B-22 Relinquishment no bar to jurisdiction. The forfeiture, nonrenewal, surrender, or voluntary relinquishment of a license by a licensee shall not bar jurisdiction by the licensing authority to proceed with any investigation, action, or proceeding to revoke, suspend, condition, or limit the licensee's license or fine the licensee. [L 1991, c 111, pt of §2; am L 1992, c 202, §18]
HI Rev Stat § 436B-23 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436B. Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act|436B-23 Summary suspension.

  §436B-23 Summary suspension. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, the licensing authority or its delegate may cause the immediate suspension or restriction of a license, subject to subsequent notice and hearing or other adequate procedures, upon a specific determination that the failure to take such an action may result in: (1) an immediate and unreasonable threat to personal safety; or (2) fraud or misrepresentation upon consumers, and that, for the protection of the public from the possible consequences of practices, the licensee's license should be immediately suspended or restricted.  The licensing authority or its delegate may order the summary suspension of the license for a period not to exceed twenty days. The order of suspension shall be served upon the licensee at the same time as the notice of hearing for disciplinary action, and the hearing shall be scheduled prior to the expiration of the order of suspension. The period of suspension prior to the hearing shall not be extended beyond twenty days except upon request of the licensee for a reasonable continuance to adequately prepare the licensee's defense. Any attempt by the licensee to continue the licensed activity while the license has been summarily suspended shall of itself be sufficient to warrant a permanent revocation of the license and shall subject the licensee to all penalties prescribed by this chapter, the applicable licensing laws, or any rule or order of the licensing authority. [L 1991, c 111, pt of §2; am L 1992, c 202, §19]
HI Rev Stat § 436B-24 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436B. Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act|436B-24 Hearings.

  §436B-24 Hearings. Unless otherwise provided by law, in every case in which the licensing authority refuses to issue, renew, restore or reinstate a license, or proposes to take disciplinary action or other licensing sanctions against a licensee, the proceeding before the licensing authority shall be conducted in accordance with chapter 91.  In all proceedings before it, the board and each member thereof shall have the same powers respecting administering oaths, compelling the attendance of witnesses and the production of documentary evidence, and examining witnesses as are possessed by circuit courts. In case of disobedience by any person of any order of the board or of a member thereof, or of any subpoena issued by it or a member, or the refusal of any witness to testify to any matter regarding which the witness may be questioned lawfully, any circuit judge, on application by the board or a member thereof, shall compel obedience as in the case of disobedience of the requirements of a subpoena issued by a circuit court, or a refusal to testify therein. [L 1991, c 111, pt of §2; am L 1992, c 202, §20]
HI Rev Stat § 436B-25 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436B. Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act|436B-25 Judicial review by circuit court.

  §436B-25 Judicial review by circuit court. Any person aggrieved by a final decision and order of the board in a "contested case", as defined in chapter 91, is entitled to judicial review thereof by the circuit court of the circuit in which the board making the final decision and order has jurisdiction. The review shall be as provided by chapter 91. [L 1991, c 111, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 436B-26 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436B. Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act|436B-26 No compensation for unlicensed activity; civil action.

  §436B-26 No compensation for unlicensed activity; civil action. The failure of any person to maintain a current and a valid license prior to engaging in any activity requiring licensure by the licensing authority shall prevent such person from recovering in a civil action for work or services performed or materials or supplies furnished, or both, on a contract or on any legal basis to recover the reasonable value thereof. [L 1991, c 111, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 436B-27 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436B. Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act|436B-27 Civil and criminal sanctions for unlicensed activity; fines; injunctive relief; damages; forfeiture.

  §436B-27 Civil and criminal sanctions for unlicensed activity; fines; injunctive relief; damages; forfeiture. (a) Any licensee aiding or abetting an unlicensed person to directly or indirectly evade this chapter or the applicable licensing laws, or combining or conspiring with an unlicensed person, or permitting one's license to be used by an unlicensed person, or acting as agent, partner, associate, or otherwise, of an unlicensed person with the intent to evade this chapter or the applicable licensing laws may be fined up to $1,000 for the first offense; up to $2,000 or, if applicable, forty per cent of the total contract price, whichever is greater, for the second offense; and up to $5,000 or, if applicable, forty per cent of the total contract price, whichever is greater, for any subsequent offense. For purposes of this section, "contract price" means the total monetary consideration offered by the consumer for the provision of goods and services.  (b) Any person, who engages in an activity requiring a license issued by the licensing authority and who fails to obtain the required license, or who uses any word, title, or representation to induce the false belief that the person is licensed to engage in the activity, other than a licensee who inadvertently fails to maintain licensing requirements under the appropriate licensing statute and who subsequently corrects the failure so that there was no lapse in licensure, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and each day of unlicensed activity shall be deemed a separate offense.  (c) The department, licensing authority, or any person may maintain a suit to enjoin the performance or the continuance of any act or acts by a person acting without a license where a license is required by law, and if injured thereby, for the recovery of damages. The department may also seek the imposition of fines provided by subsection (a). The plaintiff or petitioner in a suit for an injunction need not allege or prove actual damages to prevail. Reasonable attorney fees and costs shall be allowed by the court to the plaintiff or petitioner as the prevailing party.  (d) All tools, implements, armamentariums, documents, materials, or any other property used by any person to provide professional or vocational services without a license required by law shall be declared forfeited to the State by the court and turned over to the department for disposition as it deems appropriate. [L 1991, c 111, pt of §2; am L 1992, c 202, §21; am L 2012, c 244, §2; am L 2013, c 182, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 436B-28 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436B. Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act|436B-28 Remedies or penalties cumulative.

  §436B-28 Remedies or penalties cumulative. Unless otherwise expressly provided, the remedies or penalties provided by this chapter are cumulative to each other and to the remedies or penalties available under all other laws of this State. [L 1991, c 111, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 436B-29 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436B. Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act|436B-29 Severability.

  §436B-29 Severability. If any provision of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are severable. [L 1991, c 111, pt of §2]