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HI Rev Stat § 437B-8 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437B. Regulation of Motor Vehicle Repairs|437B-8 Powers to classify and limit license.

  §437B-8 Powers to classify and limit license. (a) The board shall adopt rules necessary to effect the classification of motor vehicle mechanics in a manner consistent with the certification program established by this chapter, and shall limit the motor vehicle repair activities of a licensee to those areas for which the licensee is certified or licensed.  (b) An applicant may make application for [licensure] in more than one classification if the applicant is certified for each classification and otherwise meets the qualification for [licensure] as prescribed by the board. If the applicant is licensed for more than one classification, the applicant shall pay the license fee but shall not be required to pay any additional license fee. [L 1975, c 143, pt of §2; gen ch 1985; am L 1998, c 199, § §8, 9, 11]
HI Rev Stat § 437B-9 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437B. Regulation of Motor Vehicle Repairs|437B-9 Fees: application; biennial renewals; license; restoration.

  §437B-9 Fees: application; biennial renewals; license; restoration. (a) The fees for each application, original biennial license, and renewal for the motor vehicle repair dealer and the motor vehicle mechanic shall be as provided in rules adopted by the department pursuant to chapter 91. At the time of license renewal, each licensee shall submit a completed renewal application and all applicable fees, and shall demonstrate continued compliance with all license and certification requirements.  (b) Any motor vehicle repair dealer maintaining more than one motor vehicle repair facility shall separately license each repair facility, providing the name of the full-time motor vehicle mechanic for the facility, and pay a fee for each facility.  (c) The renewal fee shall be paid to the board on or before June 30 of each odd-numbered year. Failure, neglect, or refusal of any licensee to pay the biennial renewal fee before the date shall constitute a forfeiture of the license. Any license may be restored within one year after the date of forfeiture upon compliance with the renewal requirements and upon written application and the payment of the required fee plus an amount equal to fifty per cent thereof. Any licensee who fails to restore a license within one year from the date of forfeiture shall reapply for a license as a new applicant. [L 1975, c 143, pt of §2; am L 1984, c 7, §6; am L 1986, c 150, §3; am L 1993, c 110, §3; am L 1998, c 199, §6]
HI Rev Stat § 437B-10 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437B. Regulation of Motor Vehicle Repairs|437B-10 Certified repair dealer.

  §437B-10 Certified repair dealer. A dealer is a licensed and certified motor vehicle repair dealer if not less than fifty per cent of the mechanics employed by the dealer on a full-time basis are licensed-certified mechanics. [L 1975, c 143, pt of §2; gen ch 1985; am L 1998, c 199, §9]
HI Rev Stat § 437B-11.2 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437B. Regulation of Motor Vehicle Repairs|437B-11.2 REPEALED.

  §437B-11.2 REPEALED. L 1993, c 202, §4.
HI Rev Stat § 437B-11.3 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437B. Regulation of Motor Vehicle Repairs|437B-11.3 Aiding or abetting.

 §437B-11.3 Aiding or abetting. Aiding or abetting an unlicensed person to evade this chapter or knowingly combining or conspiring with an unlicensed person, or allowing one's license to be used by an unlicensed person, or acting as agent or partner or associate, or otherwise, of an unlicensed person with the intent to evade this chapter, shall be a misdemeanor. [L 1986, c 150, §1; am L 1998, c 199, § §8, 10]
HI Rev Stat § 437B-11.4 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437B. Regulation of Motor Vehicle Repairs|437B-11.4 REPEALED.

  §437B-11.4 REPEALED. L 1993, c 202, §4.
HI Rev Stat § 437B-11.5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437B. Regulation of Motor Vehicle Repairs|437B-11.5 Advertising.

 §437B-11.5 Advertising. No motor vehicle repair dealer shall advertise unless it holds a valid motor vehicle repair dealer license issued under this chapter. Advertisement includes, but is not limited to, the issuance of any card, sign, or device to any person, the causing, permitting, or allowing of any sign or marking on or in any building or structure, or newspaper or magazine, or directory under the listing of motor vehicle repair dealer, or broadcasting by airwave transmission which relates to the motor vehicle repair business. [L 1984, c 130, §1; am L 1998, c 199, §8]
HI Rev Stat § 437B-12 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437B. Regulation of Motor Vehicle Repairs|437B-12 Enforcement.

  §437B-12 Enforcement. (a) In addition to any other actions authorized by law, in accordance with chapter 91, the board may fine, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the license of a motor vehicle repair dealer or mechanic for any violation of this chapter or rules adopted pursuant thereto. The board may also order restitution as provided in subsection (c).  (b) Any fine that is imposed shall be not less than $100 nor more than $2,500 for each violation.  (c) In lieu of or in addition to the fine imposed under this section, the board may require the motor vehicle repair dealer or mechanic to make restitution to the customer. Restitution may be imposed in lieu of a fine even though the amount may exceed the maximum fine set forth in subsection (b).  (d) If a motor vehicle repair dealer operates more than one motor vehicle repair facility in this State, the board pursuant to subsection (a) may only revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew the license of the specific motor vehicle repair facility that has violated this chapter. The violation, or the action by the board, shall not affect in any manner the right of the motor vehicle repair dealer to operate the dealer's other motor vehicle repair facilities; provided that the board may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the license for all motor vehicle repair facilities operated in this State by a motor vehicle repair dealer upon a finding that the motor vehicle repair dealer has, or is, engaged in a course of repeated and wilful violations of this chapter, or rules adopted pursuant thereto.  (e) Each:  (1) Mobile air conditioner serviced without using refrigerant recovery and recycling equipment;  (2) Motor vehicle or mobile air conditioner serviced after January 1, 1994, without successful completion of an appropriate training course dealing with the recovery and recycling of CFC and HCFC refrigerants; and  (3) Violation of chapter 342C, constitutes a separate offense for which fines may be imposed under subsection (b). [L 1975, c 143, pt of §2; gen ch 1985; am L 1989, c 77, §8; am L 1990, c 316, §6; am L 1992, c 23, §1, c 202, §34, and c 264, §7; am L 1998, c 199, §8; am L 2021, c 230, §11]
HI Rev Stat § 437B-12.1 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437B. Regulation of Motor Vehicle Repairs|437B-12.1 Citation for licensee violations; fines.

  §437B-12.1 Citation for licensee violations; fines. (a) In addition to any other remedy available under this chapter, the department may issue a citation to any person who holds a motor vehicle repair dealer or motor vehicle mechanic license for any of the following violations of this chapter or the rules adopted pursuant to this chapter and chapter 91:  (1) Failure of a motor vehicle repair dealer to conspicuously display the dealer's licensure certificate or certification certificate in the dealer's place of business;  (2) Failure of a motor vehicle repair dealer to conspicuously place a board-approved sign in all the dealer's motor vehicle repair locations; or  (3) Failure of a motor vehicle mechanic to carry or have readily available for inspection the pocket card provided to the motor vehicle mechanic by the department.  (b) Each citation:  (1) Shall be in writing and describe the basis of the citation, including the specific statute or rule violated;  (2) May contain an order of abatement and the assessment of a fine in the amount of $250 for each violation by a motor vehicle repair dealer and a fine in the amount of $100 for each violation by a motor vehicle mechanic;  (3) Shall be served on the licensee by personal service; and  (4) Shall inform the licensee that the licensee may submit a written request to the board or its designee for a hearing to contest the citation, within twenty calendar days from the service of the citation.  (c) If the licensee timely submits a written request to the board or its designee for a hearing, the board may designate a hearings officer to conduct the hearing in accordance with chapter 91.  (d) If the licensee does not timely submit a written request to the board or its designee for a hearing, the citation shall be deemed a final order of the board.  (e) Failure of a licensee to pay any assessed fine within thirty calendar days, unless the licensee contests the citation, may result in further disciplinary action taken by the board. [L 2018, c 23, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 437B-12.5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437B. Regulation of Motor Vehicle Repairs|437B-12.5 Cumulative penalties.

 §437B-12.5 Cumulative penalties. 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 1986, c 211, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 437B-13 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437B. Regulation of Motor Vehicle Repairs|437B-13 Invoices; supplying crash parts or used parts; customer's copy.

  §437B-13 Invoices; supplying crash parts or used parts; customer's copy. All work done by a motor vehicle repair dealer, mechanic, or apprentice, including all warranty work, shall be recorded on an invoice and shall describe all service work done and parts supplied. Service work and parts shall be listed separately on the invoice, which shall also state separately the subtotal prices for service work and for parts, not including the general excise tax, and shall state separately the tax, if any, applicable to parts and service work. If any crash, used, rebuilt, or reconditioned parts are supplied, the invoice shall clearly state that fact. If a part of a component system is composed of new and used, crash, rebuilt, or reconditioned parts, the invoice shall clearly state that fact. One copy shall be given to the customer and one copy shall be retained by the motor vehicle repair dealer. [L 1975, c 143, pt of §2; am L 1987, c 272, §2]
HI Rev Stat § 437B-14 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437B. Regulation of Motor Vehicle Repairs|437B-14 Return of replaced parts; exceptions.

  §437B-14 Return of replaced parts; exceptions. Upon request of the customer at the time the work order is taken, the motor vehicle repair dealer, mechanic, or apprentice shall return replaced parts to the customer at the time of the completion of the work excepting such parts as may be exempt because of size, weight, or other similar factors from this requirement by rule of the board and excepting such parts as the motor vehicle repair dealer, mechanic, or apprentice is required to return to the manufacturer or distributor under a warranty arrangement. If the parts must be returned to the manufacturer or distributor, the dealer, mechanic, or apprentice at the time the work order is taken shall offer to show, and upon acceptance of the offer, shall show the parts to the customer upon completion of the work, except that the dealer shall not be required to show a replaced part when no charge is being made for the replacement part. [L 1975, c 143, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 437B-15 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437B. Regulation of Motor Vehicle Repairs|437B-15 Estimate for labor and parts.

  §437B-15 Estimate for labor and parts. (a) The motor vehicle repair dealer, mechanic, or apprentice shall give the customer a written estimated price for labor and parts necessary for a specific job prior to commencement of the job. Such written estimated price need not be given if waived in writing by the customer. No charge in excess of fifteen per cent of the estimated price, if the estimated price is less than $100, or ten per cent of the estimated price, if the estimated price is in excess of $100, shall be charged for parts and labor supplied in excess of the estimated price, without the prior written or oral consent of the customer. Such consent shall be obtained at some time after it is determined that the estimated price is insufficient and before the labor not estimated is performed or the parts not estimated are supplied. This provision may be waived in writing by the customer, provided that such waiver by its terms shall be effective only after the dealer or mechanic has made reasonable efforts to contact the customer. The form and content of any waiver shall be as prescribed by rule of the board. Nothing in this section shall be construed as requiring a motor vehicle repair dealer, mechanic, or apprentice to give a written estimated price if the dealer, mechanic, or apprentice does not agree to perform the requested service. A reasonable fee may be charged for making the estimate.  (b) If any crash parts manufactured by anyone other than the original vehicle equipment manufacturer are to be supplied or installed, the estimate shall clearly state that fact and identify each of those crash parts. In identifying the crash parts which are not manufactured by the original vehicle equipment manufacturer, the motor vehicle repair dealer, mechanic, or apprentice may include information on any applicable manufacturer's warranty and information about the part's compliance with any certified testing program.  (c) No motor vehicle repair dealer, mechanic, or apprentice shall use crash parts which are not manufactured or supplied by the original vehicle equipment manufacturer unless the owner of the motor vehicle accepts the use of such parts and signs the estimate acknowledging the use and source of the crash parts. [L 1975, c 143, pt of §2; am L 1976, c 38, §1; am L 1987, c 272, §3; am L 1990, c 78, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 437B-16 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437B. Regulation of Motor Vehicle Repairs|437B-16 Records required; inspection.

  §437B-16 Records required; inspection. Each motor vehicle repair dealer shall maintain such records as are required by rules adopted by the board. The records shall be open for reasonable inspection by the board or other law enforcement officials. All such records shall be maintained for at least two years. [L 1975, c 143, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 437B-17 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437B. Regulation of Motor Vehicle Repairs|437B-17 Sign required concerning board; notice to customer.

  §437B-17 Sign required concerning board; notice to customer. The board shall design and approve of a sign which shall be placed in all motor vehicle repair dealer locations in a place and manner conspicuous to the public. Such sign shall give notice that inquiries concerning service may be made to the board and shall contain the telephone number of the board. The sign shall also give notice that the customer is entitled to a return of replaced parts upon the customer's request therefor at the time the work order is taken. [L 1975, c 143, pt of §2; gen ch 1985]
HI Rev Stat § 437B-18 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437B. Regulation of Motor Vehicle Repairs|437B-18 REPEALED.

  §437B-18 REPEALED. L 1986, c 150, §6.
HI Rev Stat § 437B-19 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437B. Regulation of Motor Vehicle Repairs|437B-19 Jurisdiction of circuit court; procedure.

  §437B-19 Jurisdiction of circuit court; procedure. The circuit court of the judicial circuit in which any person carries on, or attempts to carry on, business as a motor vehicle repair dealer or acts or holds oneself out as a motor vehicle mechanic or motor vehicle mechanic apprentice in violation of this chapter, or any rule made pursuant to this chapter, shall on application of the board, issue an injunction or other appropriate order restraining such conduct.  The proceedings under this section shall be governed by the Hawaii rules of civil procedure, except that no undertaking shall be required, and the board shall not be required to allege facts necessary to show or tending to show lack of an adequate remedy at law or irreparable injury. [L 1975, c 143, pt of §2; gen ch 1985]
HI Rev Stat § 437B-20 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437B. Regulation of Motor Vehicle Repairs|437B-20 License condition precedent to lien.

  §437B-20 License condition precedent to lien. No person required to be licensed under this chapter shall have the benefit of any lien for labor or materials or the right to sue on a contract for motor vehicle repairs done by the person unless the person was licensed at the time the person performed the contract. [L 1975, c 143, pt of §2; gen ch 1985; am L 1998, c 199, §7]
HI Rev Stat § 437B-21 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437B. Regulation of Motor Vehicle Repairs|437B-21 Civil action.

  §437B-21 Civil action. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit the bringing of a civil action against a motor vehicle repair dealer, mechanic, or apprentice by an individual. [L 1975, c 143, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 437B-22 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437B. Regulation of Motor Vehicle Repairs|437B-22 Failure to comply with chapter; misdemeanor.

  §437B-22 Failure to comply with chapter; misdemeanor. Any person who fails to comply with the provisions of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor. [L 1975, c 143, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 437B-23 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437B. Regulation of Motor Vehicle Repairs|437B-23 Certification program

  §437B-23 Certification program. (a) The board, at its sole discretion, may enter into written agreements with entities, educational institutions, and other organizations to develop and administer a certification program for motor vehicle mechanics that will provide education and training in order to ensure that the mechanics' knowledge, skills, and abilities are current with industry standards. The entities, educational institutions, and other organizations shall have the range of expertise, knowledge, and structure to provide instruction, information, guidance, and services to assist mechanics in obtaining necessary competencies to engage in motor vehicle repairs in order to protect consumers. Alternatively, the board may accept certificates from a national certification program approved by the board without the need to contract with the organization that administers the national certification program.  (b) The certification program shall provide for issuing a certificate to mechanics generally skilled in the repair of motor vehicles and to mechanics who specialize in certain areas of motor vehicle repair. An individual may be certified as being generally skilled in the repair of motor vehicles, specially skilled in one or more areas of motor vehicle repair, or both. Each area shall be separately tested and certified. The program shall provide for apprenticeship leading to certification as a mechanic. The program may be an apprenticeship program registered with the department of labor and industrial relations in accordance with applicable governing law. Nothing in this section or chapter shall prevent a student in a course leading to certification from repairing motor vehicles so long as the student is supervised by a mechanic who is licensed in accordance with this chapter.  (c) The certification test shall be approved by the board and, if written, shall be given orally at the request of the individual being tested. Each application for certification shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable examination fee as provided in rules adopted by the department pursuant to chapter 91.  (d) There shall be no limit on the number of times an individual may apply for certification; provided that an applicant who does not pass the examination shall wait at least thirty calendar days before being eligible to retake the test.  (e) All individuals who take and pass the certification test shall be awarded a certificate which shall be posted in a prominent place at the individual's place of business or employment and a patch which may be worn on clothing apparel. The entity, educational institution, or other organization who has entered into a written agreement with the board or been approved by the board pursuant to subsection (a) shall design and procure the certificate and patch. [L 1975, c 143, pt of §2; am L 1977, c 34, §3; am L 1984, c 7, §7; am L 1986, c 74, §3; am L 1988, c 128, §2; am L 1992, c 87, §9; am L 2014, c225, §2] Cross References  Professional testing services, see §26-9.
HI Rev Stat § 437B-23.5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437B. Regulation of Motor Vehicle Repairs|437B-23.5 Apprentices and helpers.

  §437B-23.5 Apprentices and helpers. It shall be unlawful for any motor vehicle mechanic apprentice/trainee or motor vehicle mechanic helper to assist a motor vehicle repair dealer or motor vehicle mechanic unless the apprentice or helper works under the direct supervision of a licensed or certified motor vehicle repair dealer or motor vehicle mechanic. All motor vehicle mechanic apprentices/trainees and motor vehicle helpers shall be assigned to and shall be the responsibility of a licensed or certified motor vehicle mechanic, provided that each licensed or certified mechanic shall have assigned to the mechanic not more than a total of five apprentices/trainees or helpers. In the event that a motor vehicle mechanic, who is assigned one or more motor vehicle mechanic apprentices/trainees or motor vehicle helpers, is terminated from employment, the motor vehicle repair dealer shall have thirty days to replace the motor vehicle mechanic in order to reassign the apprentices/trainees or helpers. [L 1988, c 42, §1 and c 329, §2; am L 1989, c 205, §1; am L 1998, c 199, §9]
HI Rev Stat § 437B-24 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437B. Regulation of Motor Vehicle Repairs|437B-24 Certification required for mechanics prior to licensure.

  §437B-24 Certification required for mechanics prior to licensure. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) below, every mechanic applying for [licensure] shall have passed the appropriate certification test provided for in this chapter.  (b) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter, any person who has been engaged as a motor vehicle mechanic for a period of at least two years prior to January 1, 1976, and who has applied for [licensure] as a motor vehicle mechanic under this chapter on or before June 30, 1976, shall not be required to take the certification test prescribed in this chapter prior to [licensure]. [L 1975, c 143, pt of §2; am L 1998, c 199, §8]
HI Rev Stat § 437B-25 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437B. Regulation of Motor Vehicle Repairs|437B-25 REPEALED.

  §437B-25 REPEALED. L 1996, c 29, §1.