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HI Rev Stat § 484-13 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|484. Uniform Land Sales Practices Act|484-13 Revocation.

  §484-13 Revocation. (a) A registration may be revoked by the director after notice and hearing upon a written finding of fact that the subdivider has:  (1) Failed to comply with the terms of a cease and desist order;  (2) Been convicted in any court subsequent to the filing of the application for registration for a crime involving fraud, deception, false pretenses, misrepresentation, false advertising, or dishonest dealing in real estate transactions;  (3) Disposed of, concealed, or diverted any funds or assets of any person so as to defeat the rights of subdivision purchasers;  (4) Failed faithfully to perform any stipulation or agreement made with the director as an inducement to grant any registration, to reinstate any registration, or to approve any promotional plan or public offering statement;  (5) Made intentional misrepresentations or concealed material facts in an application for registration or in the public offering statement.  Findings of fact, if set forth in statutory language, shall be accompanied by a concise and explicit statement of the underlying facts supporting the findings.  (b) If the director finds after notice and hearing that the subdivider has been guilty of a violation for which revocation could be ordered, the director may issue a cease and desist order instead. [L 1967, c 223, §13; HRS §484-13; am L 1983, c 175, §10; am L 1992, c 132, §15]
HI Rev Stat § 484-14 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|484. Uniform Land Sales Practices Act|484-14 Judicial review.

  §484-14 Judicial review. Proceedings for judicial review shall be in accordance with chapter 91. [L 1967, c 223, §14; HRS §484-14]
HI Rev Stat § 484-15 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|484. Uniform Land Sales Practices Act|484-15 Penalties.

  §484-15 Penalties. Any person who wilfully violates this chapter or a rule adopted under it or any person who wilfully, in an application for registration or exemption makes any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state a material fact is guilty of a felony and may be fined not less than $5,000 or double the amount of gain from the transaction, whichever is the larger but not more than $250,000; or may be imprisoned for not more than two years, or both. [L 1967, c 223, §15; HRS §484-15; am L 1983, c 175, §11; am L 1984, c 266, §1] Cross References  Classification of offense and authorized punishment, see § §701-107, 706-610(2), 640, 660.
HI Rev Stat § 484-17 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|484. Uniform Land Sales Practices Act|484-17 Jurisdiction.

  §484-17 Jurisdiction. Dispositions of subdivided lands are subject to this chapter, and the circuit courts of this State have jurisdiction in claims or causes of action arising under this chapter, if:   (1) The subdivided lands offered for disposition are located in this State; or   (2) The subdivider's principal office is located in this State; or   (3) Any offer or disposition of subdivided lands is made in this State, whether or not the offeror or offeree is then present in this State, if the offer originates within this State or is directed by the offeror to a person or place in this State and received by the person or at the place to which it is directed. [L 1967, c 223, §17; HRS §484-17]
HI Rev Stat § 484-18 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|484. Uniform Land Sales Practices Act|484-18 Interstate rendition.

  §484-18 Interstate rendition. In the proceedings for extradition of a person charged with a crime under this chapter, it need not be shown that the person whose surrender is demanded has fled from justice or at the time of the commission of the crime was in the demanding or other state. [L 1967, c 223, §18; HRS §484-18]
HI Rev Stat § 484-19 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|484. Uniform Land Sales Practices Act|484-19 Service of process.

  §484-19 Service of process. (a) In addition to the methods of service provided for in the Hawaii rules of civil procedure, service may be made by delivering a copy of the process to the office of the director of commerce and consumer affairs, but it is not effective unless the plaintiff (which may be the director in a proceeding instituted by it):   (1) Forthwith sends a copy of the process and of the pleading by certified mail to the defendant or respondent at the defendant's or respondent's last known address; and   (2) The plaintiff's affidavit of compliance with this section is filed in the case on or before the return day of the process, if any or within such further time as the court allows.   (b) If any person, including any nonresident of this State, engages in conduct prohibited by this chapter or any rule or order hereunder, and has not filed a consent to service of process and personal jurisdiction over the person cannot otherwise be obtained in this State, that conduct authorizes the director to receive service of process in any noncriminal proceeding against the person or the person's successor which grows out of that conduct and which is brought under this chapter or any rule or order hereunder, with the same force and validity as if served on the person personally. Notice shall be given as provided in subsection (a). [L 1967, c 223, §19; HRS §484-19; am L 1982, c 204, §8; am L 1983, c 124, §17; gen ch 1985] Rules of Court  Service of process, see HRCP rule 4.
HI Rev Stat § 484-20 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|484. Uniform Land Sales Practices Act|484-20 Fees and inspection expenses.

  §484-20 Fees and inspection expenses. (a) Notices of filing pursuant to section 484-8 shall not be issued until the applicant has paid to the director the proper registration or consultant fees, and has advanced the inspection expenses set forth in subsection (b). Neither the registration or consultant fees, nor the advanced inspection expenses shall be refunded regardless of whether the application for registration is rejected or approved; provided that the director may return any unused inspection expenses moneys advanced under this section. The registration fee shall be based upon the number of lots, parcels, units, or interests to be registered at the following rates:  (1) Up to 100 lots................................. $100  (2) 101 to 500 lots................................ $200  (3) Over 500....................................... $300.  (b) In addition to the registration and consultant fees, the applicant shall deposit with the director sufficient sums to cover inspection expenses established by rules adopted in accordance with chapter 91.  (c) The director may waive the requirement for inspection.  (d) The director, from time to time, may raise the registration fee, consultant fees, and inspection expenses under this section by rules adopted in accordance with chapter 91. [L 1967, c 223, §20; HRS §484-20; am L 1972, c 79, §1; am L 1983, c 175, §13; am L 1992, c 132, §18]
HI Rev Stat § 484-21 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|484. Uniform Land Sales Practices Act|484-21 Uniformity of interpretation.

  §484-21 Uniformity of interpretation. This chapter shall be so construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact it. [L 1967, c 223, §21; HRS §484-21]
HI Rev Stat § 484-22 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|484. Uniform Land Sales Practices Act|484-22 Short title.

  §484-22 Short title. This chapter may be cited as the "Uniform Land Sales Practices Act". [L 1967, c 223, §22; HRS §484-22]
HI Rev Stat § 485A-101 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|485A. Uniform Securities Act|485A-101 Short title.

 §485A-101 Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Uniform Securities Act (2002). [L 2006, c 229, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 485A-103 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|485A. Uniform Securities Act|485A-103 References to federal statutes.

  §485A-103 References to federal statutes. "Securities Act of 1933" (15 U.S.C. 77a et seq.), "Securities Exchange Act of 1934" (15 U.S.C. 78a et seq.), "Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935" (15 U.S.C. 79 et seq.), "Investment Company Act of 1940" (15 U.S.C. 80a-1 et seq.), "Investment Advisers Act of 1940" (15 U.S.C. 80b-1 et seq.), "Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974" (29 U.S.C. 1001 et seq.), "National Housing Act" (12 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), "Commodity Exchange Act" (7 U.S.C. 1 et seq.), "Internal Revenue Code" (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.), "Securities Investor Protection Act of 1970" (15 U.S.C. 78aaa et seq.), "Securities Litigation Uniform Standards Act of 1998" (112 Stat. 3227), "Small Business Investment Act of 1958" (15 U.S.C. 661 et seq.), "National Securities Markets Improvement Act of 1996" (Pub. L. No. 104-290, 110 Stat. 3416 (1996)), and "Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act" (15 U.S.C. 7001 et seq.) mean those statutes and the rules and regulations adopted under those statutes, as in effect on July 1, 2008, or as later amended. [L 2006, c 229, pt of §1] Revision Note  "July 1, 2008" substituted for "the date of enactment of this chapter".
HI Rev Stat § 485A-104 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|485A. Uniform Securities Act|485A-104 References to federal agencies.

  §485A-104 References to federal agencies. A reference in this chapter to an agency or department of the United States is also a reference to a successor agency or department. [L 2006, c 229, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 485A-105 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|485A. Uniform Securities Act|485A-105 Electronic records and signatures.

  §485A-105 Electronic records and signatures. This chapter modifies, limits, and supersedes the federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, but does not modify, limit, or supersede section 101(c) of that Act (15 U.S.C. 7001(c)) or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in section 103(b) of that Act (15 U.S.C. 7003(b)). This chapter authorizes the filing of records and signatures, when specified by provisions of this chapter or by a rule adopted or order issued under this chapter, in a manner consistent with section 104(a) of that Act (15 U.S.C. 7004(a)). [L 2006, c 229, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 485A-203 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|485A. Uniform Securities Act|485A-203 Additional exemptions and waivers.

  §485A-203 Additional exemptions and waivers. A rule adopted or order issued under this chapter may exempt a security, transaction, or offer; a rule under this chapter may exempt a class of securities, transactions, or offers from any or all of the requirements of sections 485A-301 to 485A-305 and 485A-504; and an order under this chapter may waive, in whole or in part, any or all of the conditions for an exemption or offer under sections 485A-201 and 485A-202. [L 2006, c 229, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 485A-204 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|485A. Uniform Securities Act|485A-204 Denial, suspension, revocation, condition, or limitation of exemptions.

  §485A-204 Denial, suspension, revocation, condition, or limitation of exemptions. Except with respect to a federal covered security or a transaction involving a federal covered security, an order under this chapter may deny, suspend application of, condition, limit, or revoke an exemption created under section 485A-201(3)(C), 485A-201(7), 485A-201(8), or 485A-202, or an exemption or waiver created under section 485A-203 with respect to a specific security, transaction, or offer. An order under this section may be issued only pursuant to the procedures in section 485A-305(d) or 485A-604, and only prospectively. [L 2006, c 229, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 485A-301 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|485A. Uniform Securities Act|485A-301 Securities registration requirement.

 §485A-301 Securities registration requirement. It is unlawful for a person to offer or sell a security in this State unless:  (1) The security is a federal covered security;  (2) The security, transaction, or offer is exempted from registration under sections 485A-201 to 485A-203; or  (3) The security is registered under this chapter. [L 2006, c 229, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 485A-306 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|485A. Uniform Securities Act|485A-306 Waiver and modification.

 §485A-306 Waiver and modification. The commissioner, in the commissioner's sole discretion, may waive or modify, in whole or in part, any or all of the requirements of sections 485A-302 and 485A-303(b) or the requirement of any information or record in a registration statement or in a periodic report filed pursuant to section 485A-304(i). [L 2006, c 229, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 485A-403 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|485A. Uniform Securities Act|485A-403 Investment adviser registration requirement and exemptions.

  §485A-403 Investment adviser registration requirement and exemptions. (a) It is unlawful for a person to transact business in this State as an investment adviser unless the person is registered under this chapter as an investment adviser or is exempt from registration as an investment adviser under subsection (b).  (b) The following persons are exempt from the registration requirement of subsection (a):  (1) A person without a place of business in this State that is registered under the securities act of the state in which the person has its principal place of business if its only clients in this State are:  (A) Federal covered investment advisers, investment advisers registered under this chapter, or broker-dealers registered under this chapter;  (B) Institutional investors;  (C) Bona fide preexisting clients whose principal places of residence are not in this State if the investment adviser is registered under the securities act of the state in which the clients maintain principal places of residence; or  (D) Any other client exempted by rule adopted or order issued under this chapter;  (2) A person without a place of business in this State if the person has had, during the preceding twelve months, not more than five clients that are residents of this State in addition to those specified under paragraph (1); or  (3) Any other person exempted by rule adopted or order issued under this chapter.  (c) It is unlawful for an investment adviser, directly or indirectly, to employ or associate with an individual to engage in an activity related to investment advice in this State if the registration of the individual is suspended or revoked or the individual is barred from employment or association with an investment adviser, federal covered investment adviser, or broker-dealer by an order under this chapter, the Securities and Exchange Commission, or a self-regulatory organization, unless the investment adviser did not know, and in the exercise of reasonable care could not have known, of the suspension, revocation, or bar. Upon request from the investment adviser and for good cause, the commissioner, by order, may waive, in whole or in part, the application of the prohibitions of this subsection to the investment adviser.  (d) It is unlawful for an investment adviser to employ or associate with an individual required to be registered under this chapter as an investment adviser representative who transacts business in this State on behalf of the investment adviser unless the individual is registered under section 485A-404(a) or is exempt from registration under section 485A-404(b). [L 2006, c 229, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 485A-404 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|485A. Uniform Securities Act|485A-404 Investment adviser representative registration requirement and exemptions.

  §485A-404 Investment adviser representative registration requirement and exemptions. (a) It is unlawful for an individual to transact business in this State as an investment adviser representative unless the individual is registered under this chapter as an investment adviser representative or is exempt from registration as an investment adviser representative under subsection (b).  (b) The following individuals are exempt from the registration requirement of subsection (a):  (1) An individual who is employed by or associated with an investment adviser that is exempt from registration under section 485A-403(b) or a federal covered investment adviser that is excluded from the notice filing requirements of section 485A-405; or  (2) Any other individual exempted by rule adopted or order issued under this chapter.  (c) The registration of an investment adviser representative is effective only while the investment adviser representative is employed by or associated with an investment adviser registered under this chapter or a federal covered investment adviser that has made or is required to make a notice filing under section 485A-405.  (d) If an individual transacts business as an investment adviser representative for more than one investment adviser or federal covered investment adviser, the investment advisers and federal covered investment advisers shall be jointly and severally liable for the business transactions of the investor adviser representative unless otherwise agreed to between the investment adviser representative, investment advisers, and federal covered investment adviser.  (e) It is unlawful for an individual acting as an investment adviser representative, directly or indirectly, to conduct business in this State on behalf of an investment adviser or a federal covered investment adviser if the registration of the individual as an investment adviser representative is suspended or revoked or the individual is barred from employment or association with an investment adviser or a federal covered investment adviser by an order under this chapter, the Securities and Exchange Commission, or a self-regulatory organization. Upon request from a federal covered investment adviser and for good cause, the commissioner, by order issued, may waive, in whole or in part, the application of the requirements of this subsection to the federal covered investment adviser. [L 2006, c 229, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 485A-405 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|485A. Uniform Securities Act|485A-405 Federal covered investment adviser notice filing requirement.

  §485A-405 Federal covered investment adviser notice filing requirement. (a) Except with respect to a federal covered investment adviser described in subsection (b), it is unlawful for a federal covered investment adviser to transact business in this State as a federal covered investment adviser unless the federal covered investment adviser complies with subsection (c).  (b) The following federal covered investment advisers are not required to comply with subsection (c):  (1) A federal covered investment adviser without a place of business in this State if its only clients in this State are:  (A) Federal covered investment advisers, investment advisers registered under this chapter, and broker-dealers registered under this chapter;  (B) Institutional investors;  (C) Bona fide preexisting clients whose principal places of residence are not in this State; or  (D) Other clients specified by rule adopted or order issued under this chapter;  (2) A federal covered investment adviser without a place of business in this State if the person has had, during the preceding twelve months, not more than five clients that are residents of this State in addition to those specified under paragraph (1); or  (3) Any other person excluded by rule adopted or order issued under this chapter.  (c) A person acting as a federal covered investment adviser not excluded under subsection (b) shall file a notice on a form designated by the commissioner, a consent to service of process complying with section 485A-610, and records that have been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, as required by rule adopted or order issued under this chapter, and pay the fees specified in section 485A-410(e).  (d) The notice under subsection (c) becomes effective upon its filing. [L 2006, c 229, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 485A-406 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|485A. Uniform Securities Act|485A-406 Registration by broker-dealer, agent, investment adviser, and investment adviser representative.

  §485A-406 Registration by broker-dealer, agent, investment adviser, and investment adviser representative. (a) A person shall register as a broker-dealer, agent, investment adviser, or investment adviser representative by filing an application and a consent to service of process complying with section 485A-610, and paying the fee specified in section 485A-410 and any reasonable fees charged by the commissioner for processing the filing. The application shall contain:  (1) The information required for the filing of a uniform application; and  (2) Upon request by the commissioner, any other financial or other information that the commissioner determines is appropriate.  (b) If the information or record contained in an application filed under subsection (a) is or becomes inaccurate or incomplete in a material respect, the registrant shall promptly file a correcting amendment.  (c) If an order is not in effect and a proceeding is not pending under section 485A-412, registration becomes effective at noon on the forty-fifth day after a completed application is filed, unless the registration is denied or the commissioner has given written notice of deficiencies that are unresolved. A rule adopted or order issued under this chapter may set an earlier effective date or may defer the effective date until noon on the forty-fifth day after the filing of any amendment completing the application.  (d) A registration is effective until midnight on December 31 of the year for which the application for registration is filed. Unless an order is in effect under section 485A-412, a registration may be automatically renewed each year by filing records that are required by rule adopted or order issued under this chapter to be filed, by paying the fee specified in section 485A-410, and by paying costs charged by the commissioner for processing the filings.  (e) A rule adopted or order issued under this chapter may impose other conditions, not inconsistent with the National Securities Markets Improvement Act of 1996. An order issued under this chapter may waive, in whole or in part, specific requirements in connection with registration as are in the public interest and for the protection of investors. [L 2006, c 229, pt of §1]