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HI Rev Stat § 481G-3 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|481G. Office Machine Products Dealerships|481G-3 Distribution of products; dealership required.

  §481G-3 Distribution of products; dealership required. No distributor shall sell, consign, exchange, or otherwise transfer any product to any dealer for sale or resale in this State except by way of a dealership. [L 1983, c 285, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 481G-4 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|481G. Office Machine Products Dealerships|481G-4 Wrongful or illegal termination; unreasonable nonrenewal; damages; defenses.

  §481G-4 Wrongful or illegal termination; unreasonable nonrenewal; damages; defenses. (a) Except as provided in section 481G-5, a distributor shall be liable to a dealer who sells the products of the distributor under a dealership from the distributor for damages and such equitable relief as the court deems proper resulting from the wrongful or illegal termination or cancellation of the dealership during its term or the distributor's unreasonable refusal to renew the dealership.   (b) A dealer suffering damages as a result of the termination or cancellation of, or failure to renew, the dealership may bring an action under this section against the distributor who wrongfully or illegally terminated, canceled, or unreasonably refused to renew the dealership in the court of general jurisdiction of the dealer's principal place of business. The action may be brought without regard to the amount in controversy. If the dealer prevails in the action, the dealer may recover actual damages sustained, the costs of the suit, including reasonable attorney's fees, and such equitable relief as the court deems proper.  The court may also grant such temporary relief as it may deem necessary and proper.  (c) It shall be a defense to any action brought under this section that the dealership was terminated, canceled, or not renewed because:  (1) The dealer failed to comply substantially with essential and reasonable requirements of the dealership;  (2) The dealer failed to act in good faith in carrying out the terms and provisions of the dealership; or  (3) Of any of the reasons enumerated in section 481G-5; or  (4) Of other legitimate business reasons; provided that a termination, cancellation, or failure to renew a dealership for the purpose of enabling the distributor to assume operation of the dealer's business shall not be considered to be a legitimate business reason unless the dealer is paid reasonable compensation for the value of the dealership, including good will.  (d) No action may be brought under this section for a cause of action which arose more than two years prior to the date on which the action is brought. [L 1983, c 285, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 481G-5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|481G. Office Machine Products Dealerships|481G-5 Notice of termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal.

  §481G-5 Notice of termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal. A distributor shall not terminate, cancel, or refuse to renew a dealership with a dealer without first giving written notice by certified mail at least ninety days in advance of the effective date of such action as set forth in the notice. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained in this section, a distributor may terminate, cancel, or refuse to renew a dealership with a dealer effective five days after the posting of written notice by certified mail to the dealer at the dealer's last known address, if such action is based on any of the following reasons:   (1) Voluntary abandonment of the dealership relationship by the dealer;   (2) Conviction of the dealer of a crime involving the business conducted pursuant to the dealership; or   (3) Adjudication of bankruptcy of the dealer, or the dealer becoming insolvent in the sense that the dealer cannot meet financial obligations when due. [L 1983, c 285, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 481G-6 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|481G. Office Machine Products Dealerships|481G-6 Exceptions.

  §481G-6 Exceptions. No action may be brought under section 481G-4 in connection with the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of a dealership if the dealership provides for the binding arbitration of disputes arising thereunder, including disputes related to the termination, cancellation, or nonrenewal of the dealership, in accordance with chapter 658A or the rules of the American Arbitration Association. [L 1983, c 285, pt of §1; am L 2008, c 19, §21]
HI Rev Stat § 481G-7 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|481G. Office Machine Products Dealerships|481G-7 Disposition of inventory.

  §481G-7 Disposition of inventory. Upon termination of a dealership by either the distributor or the dealer, whether or not for cause, the distributor shall at the request of the dealer, take back any inventory from the dealer which was supplied by the distributor and which has not diminished substantially in value and is of similar quality as when originally supplied. The distributor shall reimburse the dealer for not less than ninety per cent of the cost paid by the dealer or shall cancel not less than ninety per cent of any debts owed on account of the inventory. [L 1983, c 285, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 481G-8 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|481G. Office Machine Products Dealerships|481G-8 Antitrust laws.

  §481G-8 Antitrust laws. No provision of this chapter shall repeal, modify, or supersede, directly or indirectly, any provision of chapter 480. [L 1983, c 285, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 481H-1 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|481H. Water Treatment Units|481H-1 Short title.

  §481H-1 Short title. This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the Hawaii Water Treatment Units Act. [L 1991, c 260, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 481H-2 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|481H. Water Treatment Units|481H-2 Definitions.

  §481H-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter:  "Contaminant" shall be defined as provided in chapter 340E.  "Water treatment unit" means a product, device, or system designed for personal, family, or household use and for which a claim or claims are made stating that it will improve the quality of water by reducing one or more contaminants through mechanical, physical, chemical, or biological processes or combinations thereof. [L 1991, c 260, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 481H-3 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|481H. Water Treatment Units|481H-3 Requirement for sale, lease or distribution.

  §481H-3 Requirement for sale, lease or distribution. No water treatment unit that claims to reduce or eliminate the concentration of one or more health related contaminants in water supplies intended for human consumption may be sold or leased, offered for sale or lease, distributed, or installed in the State unless the unit has been tested using industry accepted product testing protocols or protocols that utilize technically valid methodology using United States Environmental Protection Agency analytical testing methods for drinking water quality and maximum contaminant levels, or their equivalent. [L 1991, c 260, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 481H-4 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|481H. Water Treatment Units|481H-4 Disclosure.

  §481H-4 Disclosure. No person shall sell, offer for sale, rent, lease, or distribute any water treatment unit for use in this State unless written material which provides the following information is included with each unit:  (1) The name and mailing address of the manufacturer or distributor;  (2) The name, brand, or trademark under which the unit is sold, and its model number;  (3) A statement listing all contaminants the unit is capable of reducing from the water;  (4) The specifications of the unit, including:  (A) The filter life, if applicable;  (B) The approximate capacity of the unit, expressed in gallons or period of time, if applicable;  (C) A summary of recommended operational procedures and requirements necessary for the proper operation of the unit, including, but not limited to:  (i) Electrical requirements;  (ii) Maximum and minimum operation pressure;  (iii) Maximum operating temperature;  (iv) Flow rate;  (v) Maintenance requirements;  (vi) Replacement frequencies; and  (vii) An explanation of any performance indicator, if available;  (5) Installation instructions;  (6) The manufacturer's warranty and guarantee, if applicable;  (7) A statement that performance of the water treatment unit may vary based on local water conditions;  (8) A statement that the unit is only intended for use with potable water, if true; and  (9) A statement that all the contaminants reduced by the unit are not necessarily in the user's water supply, if true. [L 1991, c 260, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 481H-5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|481H. Water Treatment Units|481H-5 Prohibited practices.

  §481H-5 Prohibited practices. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person to print or disseminate any false advertising or to use or employ any deceptive act or practice as described in subsection (b) in the conduct of any trade or commerce for the purpose of inducing the sale, lease, rental, or distribution of water treatment units.  (b) No person shall use:  (1) Materially false or misleading claims concerning the quality of a prospective purchaser's public water supply or private well water;  (2) Materially false or misleading claims concerning the kind and degree of problems caused by water from a public water supply;  (3) Materially false or misleading claims of scientific certainty regarding the relationship between acute or chronic illnesses and water quality;  (4) Product performance claims and product benefit claims unless such claims are based on factual data obtained from tests conducted by a testing facility following scientifically valid test procedures, which data is in existence at the time such claims are made;  (5) Materially false or misleading pictures, exhibits, graphs, charts, or other graphic portrayals in advertisements;  (6) Materially false or misleading claims that serious harm may or will occur if the product is not purchased;  (7) Statements that the water flowing from a water treatment unit is "pure" unless such words are reasonably defined;  (8) Claims that a water treatment unit would provide a health benefit or diminish a health risk unless reasonably based on factual data;  (9) Materially false or misleading statements that the contaminants reduced by a water treatment unit are present in excess of permitted levels in the drinking water of the consumer;  (10) Endorsements or testimonials, unless such endorsements or testimonials state the opinion and qualifications of the person giving them, are not materially false or misleading, and accurately reflect the context in which they were made or given;  (11) Tests or test results of a consumer's drinking water to state or demonstrate the presence of contaminants in a prospective purchaser's drinking water for the purpose of inducing a person to purchase a water treatment unit unless those test results have either been obtained from a certified laboratory or were performed in accordance with the United States Environmental Protection Agency approved test methods or guidelines, where applicable, and the results of the tests are not used in a materially false or misleading manner; and  (12) Tests or test results of a consumer's drinking water without providing maximum contaminant level information. [L 1991, c 260, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 481H-6 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|481H. Water Treatment Units|481H-6 Door-to-door sales.

  §481H-6 Door-to-door sales. No door-to-door sales of water treatment units shall be permitted unless a copy of data, claims, and information on water quality and health effects, as used in the sales presentation, are made a part of the contract. As used in this section, "data, claims, and information" includes but is not limited to, graphs, charts, news clippings, and other supporting information. [L 1991, c 260, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 481H-7 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|481H. Water Treatment Units|481H-7 Exchanges.

  §481H-7 Exchanges. Any person in the business of offering water treatment units for sale at retail who accepts the return of goods for exchange only, shall post conspicuous signs in the person's place of business bearing the words "Exchanges only", or words or phrases of similar import, to inform customers that only exchanges will be given. [L 1991, c 260, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 481H-8 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|481H. Water Treatment Units|481H-8 Remedies.

  §481H-8 Remedies. (a) Any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce under section 480-2.  (b) The penalty provided in subsection (a) is in addition to remedies otherwise available against the same conduct under the common law or other statutes of this State. [L 1991, c 260, pt of §1; am L 2008, c 19, §22]
HI Rev Stat § 481I-1 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|481I. Motor Vehicle Express Warranty Enforcement (Lemon Law)|481I-1 Legislative intent.

  §481I-1 Legislative intent. The legislature recognizes that a motor vehicle is a major consumer purchase and that a defective motor vehicle creates a hardship for the consumer. The legislature further recognizes that a duly franchised motor vehicle dealer is an authorized service agent of the manufacturer. It is the intent of the legislature that a good faith motor vehicle warranty complaint by a consumer be resolved by the manufacturer within a specified period of time. It is further the intent of the legislature to provide statutory procedures whereby a consumer may receive a replacement motor vehicle, or a full refund, for a motor vehicle which is not brought into conformity with the applicable express warranties, as provided in this chapter. Finally, it is the intent of the legislature to ensure that consumers are made aware of their rights under this chapter and are not refused the information, documents, or service necessary to exercise their rights.  Nothing in this chapter shall in any way limit or expand the rights or remedies which are otherwise available to a consumer under any other law. [L 1992, c 314, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 481J-1 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|481J. Used Motor Vehicle Sales and Warranties|481J-1 Definitions.

  §481J-1 Definitions. When used in this chapter unless the context otherwise requires:  "Consumer" means the purchaser, other than for purposes of resale, of a used motor vehicle primarily used for personal, family, or household purposes and subject to a warranty, and the spouse or child of the purchaser if the motor vehicle is transferred to the spouse or child during the duration of any warranty applicable to such motor vehicle, and any other person entitled by the terms of such warranty to enforce the obligations of the warranty.  "Dealer" is defined in section 437-1.1.  "Used motor vehicle" means a motor vehicle as that term is defined in section 481I-2, which has been purchased or transferred either after one year from the date of original delivery, or after twelve thousand miles of operation, whichever occurs first.  "Warranty" means any undertaking in connection with the sale by a dealer of a used motor vehicle to refund, repair, replace, maintain, or take other action with respect to that used motor vehicle and provided at no extra charge beyond the price of the used motor vehicle. [L 1994, c 224, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 481J-4 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|481J. Used Motor Vehicle Sales and Warranties|481J-4 Disclosure of damages or defects in used motor vehicles.

  §481J-4 Disclosure of damages or defects in used motor vehicles. (a) No dealer may offer for sale any used motor vehicle without first providing:  (1) Written notice to the prospective consumer of any material mechanical defect in the motor vehicle and any damage sustained by the motor vehicle due to fire, water, collision, or other causes for which the cost of repairs exceeds $1,000 for parts and labor, when the defect or damage is known to the dealer; and  (2) Written notice to the prospective consumer whether the dealer has conducted any inspection of the motor vehicle to determine known defects or damage.  (b) If a dealer promises that any repairs will be made or any conditions corrected in connection with the purchase of a used motor vehicle, such promises shall be provided in writing and either attached or incorporated into the sales contract.  (c) For purposes of this section:  "Known" means that a dealer or the dealer's agent or employee has obtained facts or information about the condition of a motor vehicle which would lead a reasonable person in similar circumstances to believe that the motor vehicle contained one or more material mechanical defects. The term "known" encompasses knowledge obtained through an inspection, from a previous owner, from the salesperson at an auction or another dealer, or through other means.  "Material mechanical defect" means any defect or malfunction which renders the motor vehicle mechanically unsound or inoperable. [L 1994, c 224, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 481J-5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|481J. Used Motor Vehicle Sales and Warranties|481J-5 Notices.

  §481J-5 Notices. (a) The written warranty provided for in section 481J-2 and the written notices provided for in sections 481J-3 and 481J-4 shall be delivered to the consumer at or before the time the consumer signs the sales contract for the used motor vehicle. The warranty and the notice may be set forth on one sheet or on separate sheets. They may be separate from, attached to, or a part of the sales contract. If they are part of the sales contract, they shall be separated from the other contract provisions and each headed by a conspicuous title.  (b) The director of commerce and consumer affairs may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 necessary to implement the notice provisions of this chapter. The rules may include the establishment of wording, format, placement, and distribution requirement for all notices specified in this chapter.  (c) The failure of a dealer to provide the warranty or notices required by this chapter or the provision of false or misleading notices or warranties shall constitute prima facie evidence of an unfair or deceptive act under chapter 480. [L 1994, c 224, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 481J-7 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|481J. Used Motor Vehicle Sales and Warranties|481J-7 Civil and administrative actions for violations.

  §481J-7  Civil and administrative actions for violations. (a)  A consumer of a used motor vehicle shall have a private right of action against a dealer to enforce this chapter and recover costs, including reasonable attorney's fees, incurred in the civil action.  (b) It shall be an affirmative defense to any claim under this section that:  (1) The alleged malfunction or defect does not substantially impair the use or safety of the used motor vehicle;  (2) The alleged malfunction or defect is the result of abuse, neglect, or unreasonable modifications or alterations of the used motor vehicle; or  (3) The alleged malfunction or defect was covered or warranted under an express warranty issued by the manufacturer of the used motor vehicle, and that such warranty issued by the manufacturer of the used motor vehicle was in effect during the warranty period established by this chapter.  (c) Any private civil action brought pursuant to this section shall be commenced within one year of the date of original delivery of the used motor vehicle to the consumer.  (d) Nothing in this chapter shall in any way limit the rights or remedies which are otherwise available to a consumer under any other law.  (e) A dealer's failure to comply with any of the provisions of this chapter may result in disciplinary action pursuant to chapter 437, which may result in sanctions, including but not limited to suspension or revocation of license, and the imposition of fines or restitution. [L 1994, c 224, pt of §1; am L 2008, c 19, §26]
HI Rev Stat § 481K-4 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|481K. Assistive Technology Warranty Act|481K-4 Nonconformity disclosure requirement.

  §481K-4 Nonconformity disclosure requirement. No assistive device returned by a consumer or assistive device lessor in this State or another state shall be sold or leased in this State unless the nature of the defect experienced by the original buyer or lessee is clearly and conspicuously disclosed on a separate document that must be signed by the manufacturer and the purchaser or lessor and must be in ten-point, capitalized type, in substantially the following form:  "IMPORTANT: THIS DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER BECAUSE A DEFECT(S) COVERED BY A MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY WAS NOT REPAIRED AFTER A REASONABLE OPPORTUNITY FOR REPAIR AS PROVIDED BY HAWAII LAW." [L 1997, c 282, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 481K-5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 26. Trade Regulation and Practice|481K. Assistive Technology Warranty Act|481K-5 Other remedies.

  §481K-5 Other remedies. (a) Nothing in this chapter shall in any way limit the rights or remedies available to consumers, or to the State under any other law.  (b) Any agreement entered into by a consumer for the purchase or lease of an assistive device that waives, limits, or disclaims any of the rights set forth in this chapter shall be void as contrary to public policy.  (c) In addition to pursuing other remedies, a consumer may bring an action to recover damages caused by a violation of this chapter. The court shall award a consumer who prevails in the action twice the amount of any pecuniary loss, together with costs, disbursements, and reasonable attorney fees, and any equitable relief that the court may determine is appropriate. A failure by a manufacturer to provide the warranty required by section 481K-2 or the notice provided by section 481K-4 shall constitute prima facie evidence of an unfair or deceptive act or practice under chapter 480. Any action brought under this chapter by a consumer must be initiated within one year following the expiration of the warranty period. [L 1997, c 282, pt of §1] Case Notes  Where plaintiff ultimately prevailed on the principal issues on appeal concerning the definition of "nonconformity" in §481K-1 and whether defendant was given a reasonable opportunity to repair the nonconformity, plaintiff was the "prevailing party" for purposes of awarding appellate costs and attorney fees; as subsection (c) allows a court to award "reasonable attorney fees" stemming from proceedings at both the trial and appellate levels, and plaintiff provided a list of requested fees in accordance with HRAP rule 39(d)(1) which were not objected to by defendant, plaintiff's request for attorney's fees was granted. 120 H. 257, 204 P.3d 476 (2009).  Notwithstanding seller's failure to provide buyer with the required written warranty of fitness for ordinary purposes under §481K-2(a), where buyer failed to establish that buyer suffered any damages caused by that violation, the violation did not support the trial court's award of damages in the case. 118 H. 285 (App.), 188 P.3d 799 (2008).