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HI Rev Stat § 437-4.5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437. Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act|437-4.5 Vehicle bumper impact notice. (a) Every manufacturer or distributor of new passenger vehicles for sale in this State shall affix to a window or the windshield of the vehicle a notice with either of the following statements, whichever is appropriate: (1) "THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A BUMPER SYSTEM THAT CONFORMS TO THE CURRENT FEDERAL BUMPER STANDARD OF MILES PER HOUR, AND CAN WITHSTAND AN IMPACT SPEED SPECIFIED BY FEDERAL TEST PROCEDURES WITH NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE'S BODY AND SAFETY SYSTEMS. ALTHOUGH THE BUMPER AND ATTACHMENT HARDWARE MAY SUSTAIN DAMAGE, THE EXTENT OF THE DAMAGE MAY VARY." (2) "THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A BUMPER SYSTEM THAT EXCEEDS CURRENT FEDERAL BUMPER STANDARDS, AND CAN WITHSTAND A FRONTAL IMPACT SPEED OF MILES PER HOUR AND A REAR IMPACT SPEED OF MILES PER HOUR, AS SPECIFIED BY FEDERAL TEST PROCEDURES, WITH NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE'S BODY AND SAFETY SYSTEMS. THE BUMPER AND ATTACHMENT HARDWARE MAY SUSTAIN MINOR DAMAGE, WHICH CAN BE REPAIRED WITH THE USE OF COMMON REPAIR MATERIALS AND WITHOUT REPLACING ANY PARTS." (b) The notice required by this section shall be printed legibly in English in bold typeface print and may be included in any notice or label required by federal law to be affixed to a window or windshield of the vehicle. [L 1992, c 109, §1]

  §437-4.5 Vehicle bumper impact notice. (a) Every manufacturer or distributor of new passenger vehicles for sale in this State shall affix to a window or the windshield of the vehicle a notice with either of the following statements, whichever is appropriate:  (1) "THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A BUMPER SYSTEM THAT CONFORMS TO THE CURRENT FEDERAL BUMPER STANDARD OF MILES PER HOUR, AND CAN WITHSTAND AN IMPACT SPEED SPECIFIED BY FEDERAL TEST PROCEDURES WITH NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE'S BODY AND SAFETY SYSTEMS. ALTHOUGH THE BUMPER AND ATTACHMENT HARDWARE MAY SUSTAIN DAMAGE, THE EXTENT OF THE DAMAGE MAY VARY."  (2) "THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A BUMPER SYSTEM THAT EXCEEDS CURRENT FEDERAL BUMPER STANDARDS, AND CAN WITHSTAND A FRONTAL IMPACT SPEED OF MILES PER HOUR AND A REAR IMPACT SPEED OF MILES PER HOUR, AS SPECIFIED BY FEDERAL TEST PROCEDURES, WITH NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE'S BODY AND SAFETY SYSTEMS. THE BUMPER AND ATTACHMENT HARDWARE MAY SUSTAIN MINOR DAMAGE, WHICH CAN BE REPAIRED WITH THE USE OF COMMON REPAIR MATERIALS AND WITHOUT REPLACING ANY PARTS."  (b) The notice required by this section shall be printed legibly in English in bold typeface print and may be included in any notice or label required by federal law to be affixed to a window or windshield of the vehicle. [L 1992, c 109, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 437-5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437. Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act|437-5 Board.

  §437-5 Board. A motor vehicle industry licensing board is created and shall consist of seven members. Three of the members shall be engaged in the motor vehicle industry and four of the members shall be private citizens not connected with the industry. [L 1939, c 258, §9; RL 1945, §7363; am L 1951, c 90, pt of §1; RL 1955, §160-162; am L 1957, c 302, §1(3); am L 1959, c 243, §1(1); am L 1961, c 59, §1(3); am L 1963, c 136, §2; am L 1964, c 36, §2a; am L 1965, c 219, §1; HRS §437-5; am L 1969, c 263, §1(6); am L 1992, c 202, §26]
HI Rev Stat § 437-6 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437. Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act|437-6 Powers and duties of the board.

  §437-6 Powers and duties of the board. In addition to any other powers and duties authorized by law, the board shall:  (1) Adopt, amend, and repeal from time to time rules not inconsistent with this chapter, as the board deems appropriate for the carrying out of the provisions and purposes of this chapter and for the efficient administration thereof, and the proper conduct of the business that is subject to this chapter, including every matter or thing required to be done or which may be done with the approval or consent or by order or under the direction or supervision of, or as prescribed by the board, which rules, when adopted under chapter 91, shall have the effect of law;  (2) Grant, deny, suspend, or revoke licenses that are authorized by this chapter, fine licensees, and impose conditions as may be set forth in the rules of the board in connection with the granting of licenses;  (3) Prescribe the nature of the proof to be furnished, the notices to be given, and the conditions to be met or observed for the issuance of a duplicate license in place of one alleged to have been lost or destroyed, including a requirement for any indemnity deemed appropriate to the case;  (4) Prescribe all forms to be used for the purposes of this chapter not otherwise provided for;  (5) Establish, by rules, minimum qualifications which shall be met by applicants prior to the issuance of any license; and   (6) The exercise by the board of power, authority, and discretion in it so vested shall be final in each case and shall not be reviewable by or appealable to any court or tribunal, except as otherwise provided in chapter 91 or in this chapter. [L 1939, c 258, §10; RL 1945, §7364; am L 1951, c 90, pt of §1; RL 1955, §160-163; am L 1957, c 302, §1(4); am L 1963, c 199, §1e; am L 1964, c 36, §2b; HRS §437-6; am L 1969, c 263, §1(7), (22); am L 1970, c 82, §1(1); am L 1973, c 31, §18 and pt of §21; gen ch 1985; am L 1986, c 154, §1; am L 1992, c 202, §27; am L 2003, c 126, §5]
HI Rev Stat § 437-8 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437. Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act|437-8 REPEALED.

  §437-8 REPEALED. L 1992, c 202, §183.
HI Rev Stat § 437-11 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437. Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act|437-11 Additional requirements for dealer's and auction's license.

  §437-11 Additional requirements for dealer's and auction's license. (a) Requirements to be met before issuance of dealer's and auction's license.  (1) The following requirements shall be met by an applicant for a dealer's license before a license may be issued by the motor vehicle industry licensing board:  (A) The applicant has a site which will be used primarily for the purpose of selling, displaying, offering for sale, or otherwise dealing in motor vehicles;  (B) The site has a permanent building thereon suitable for the display at any one time of at least three motor vehicles having an average base of at least ninety inches; and  (C) The site has suitable sanitation facilities.  (2) The following requirements shall be met by an applicant for an auction's license before a license may be issued by the motor vehicle industry licensing board:  (A) The applicant has a permanent site which will be used primarily for the purpose of selling, displaying, offering for sale, or otherwise dealing in motor vehicles; and  (B) The site has suitable sanitation facilities.  (b) Other related uses permissible. The site may be used for other purposes which are accessory or customarily associated with the retail sale of motor vehicles, such as maintenance operation of a repair, accessories, gasoline and oil, storage, parts, service, or paint branch or department. [L 1963, c 199, §1h; Supp, §160-167.1; HRS §437-11; am L 1969, c 263, §1(22); am L 1970, c 82, §1(3); am L 1992, c 153, §4; am L 1997, c 38, §3]
HI Rev Stat § 437-12 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437. Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act|437-12 Legal ownership certificates.

  §437-12 Legal ownership certificates. (a) Possession of or right to possess legal ownership certificate. No dealer shall sell or advertise for sale a new motor vehicle unless the dealer has in the dealer's possession the actual legal ownership certificate or a certificate of origin or its equivalent issued to the dealer by the manufacturer or distributor for the subject motor vehicle. No dealer shall sell or advertise for sale a used motor vehicle unless the dealer has in the dealer's possession evidence that all liens on the subject motor vehicle have been satisfied and the actual legal ownership certificate or proof of the right to possess the legal ownership certificate for the subject motor vehicle.  (b) Delivery of legal ownership certificate. The legal ownership certificate shall be delivered within the time period specified in section 286-52(b). [L 1963, c 199, §1(i); Supp, §160-167.5; HRS §437-12; gen ch 1985; am L 2010, c 3, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 437-13 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437. Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act|437-13 Disclosure of dealer.

  §437-13 Disclosure of dealer. Where a person licensed according to this chapter represents a buyer in the State in purchasing or attempting to purchase a motor vehicle from or through a dealer or broker not licensed in the State (hereinafter called "nonresident") residing or doing business without the State the person shall file with the motor vehicle industry licensing board each month a statement showing the name and address of all such nonresidents with whom the person has actually negotiated any such sale for the past month and with whom the person is authorized in writing to negotiate or continue to negotiate or to make such sales. All such statements shall be under oath. [L 1957, c 302, §1(10); am L 1959, c 243, §1(5); am L 1961, c 59, §1(6); Supp, §160-167.555; HRS §437-13; am L 1969, c 263, §1(22); gen ch 1985]
HI Rev Stat § 437-14 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437. Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act|437-14 Delivery of contract required.

  §437-14 Delivery of contract required. In the event any person licensed according to this chapter represents a buyer in the State in purchasing or attempting to purchase a motor vehicle from or through a dealer or broker not licensed in the State (hereinafter called "nonresident") residing or doing busines without the State the person shall deliver to the buyer upon execution, a copy of the contract or agreement covering such transaction which shall include the make, model, type, year, and price of the motor vehicle, the name and address of the nonresident through whom the sale or purchase is negotiated. [L 1957, c 302, §1(11); am L 1959, c 243, §1(6); am L 1961, c 59, §1(7); Supp, §160-167.6; HRS §437-14; gen ch 1985]
HI Rev Stat § 437-15 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437. Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act|437-15 Principals held responsible.

  §437-15 Principals held responsible. Every holder of a license issued under this chapter may be held responsible for the conduct of the holder's agents and employees in all transactions regarding motor vehicles, motor vehicle parts, franchises, and transactions involving a subject or matter within the jurisdiction of the board. No licensee shall permit any person not licensed under this chapter to sell or exchange or offer to sell or exchange any motor vehicle on the premises specified in the license or to sell or exchange any motor vehicle on behalf of the licensee off the premises specified in the license. [L 1959, c 24, §1(7); am L 1961, c 59, §1(8); Supp, §160-167.66; HRS §437-15; am L 1969, c 263, §1(10); am L 1978, c 92, §1; gen ch 1985]
HI Rev Stat § 437-16 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437. Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act|437-16 Records to be kept.

  §437-16 Records to be kept. Every motor vehicle dealer shall keep a record of the purchases, consignments, sales and exchanges, moneys, commissions, or any other thing of value paid or agreed to be paid to any person for each motor vehicle purchased, sold, consigned to be sold, or exchanged, and the record shall be at all times open to the inspection of the motor vehicle industry licensing board or any peace officer designated by the board to inspect the record. The record shall contain:   (1) The names and addresses of all persons from whom any motor vehicle is purchased or received;   (2) The names and addresses of all persons to whom any motor vehicle is sold, consigned to be sold, or exchanged;   (3) The names and addresses of all persons who have received any moneys, commissions, or any other thing of value, or to whom the same is due and owing, in connection with the sale of any motor vehicle; and   (4) The license number, motor number, serial number, and style of any such motor vehicle. [L 1959, c 243, §1(8); am L 1961, c 59, §1(8); Supp, §160-167.666; HRS §437-16; am L 1969, c 263, §1(22)] Cross References  Courtesy delivery reports, see §238-9.5.
HI Rev Stat § 437-17 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437. Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act|437-17 REPEALED.

  §437-17 REPEALED. L 1992, c 153, §7.
HI Rev Stat § 437-21 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437. Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act|437-21 REPEALED.

  §437-21 REPEALED. L 1989, c 299, §1.
HI Rev Stat § 437-21.1 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437. Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act|437-21.1 Bonds of auctions.

  §437-21.1 Bonds of auctions. The bond of an auction shall be in the same amount and under the same terms and conditions as required for a new motor vehicle dealer in accordance with rules adopted by the motor vehicle industry licensing board. [L 1969, c 263, §1(17); am L 1971, c 137, §1; am L 1989, c 299, §2; am L 1996, c 264, §6]
HI Rev Stat § 437-22 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437. Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act|437-22 REPEALED.

  §437-22 REPEALED. L 1992, c 202, §184.
HI Rev Stat § 437-23 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437. Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act|437-23 Term of license.

  §437-23 Term of license. (a) Expiration. All licenses issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire on June 30 of each even-numbered year unless sooner terminated, suspended, or revoked. All applications for renewal of license shall be filed on or before June 30 of each even-numbered year together with the applicable fees.  (b) Reapplication. If a licensee fails to renew the licensee's license on or before June 30 of each even-numbered year and desires to continue in the business or activity for which the license was issued, the licensee shall file a new application for a license and shall pay in addition to the license and filing fee a penalty of twenty-five per cent of the original license fee; provided that the board may for good cause waive the collection of all or a part of the penalty; and provided that nothing contained in this section shall limit the power of the board to deny any application on the grounds provided in this chapter.  (c) Renewal fees for manufacturers and distributors shall be as follows until renewal fees are adopted by the director under this subsection in accordance with chapter 91:  (1) Biennial renewal fee: $1,000; and  (2) Biennial compliance resolution fund fee: $500 for each dealer franchised by the manufacturer or distributor. [L 1963, c 199, §1j; Supp, §160-171.1; HRS §437-23; am L 1969, c 263, §1(12); am L 1975, c 118, §3(2); gen ch 1985; am L 2003, c 126, §7]
HI Rev Stat § 437-24 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437. Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act|437-24 Licenses terminate, when.

  §437-24 Licenses terminate, when. (a) Any license issued pursuant to this chapter shall terminate upon the permanent or temporary cessation of the business or activity for which it was issued.  (b) A salesperson's license shall terminate upon the termination of the license of the dealer by whom the salesperson is employed or upon the termination of the salesperson's employment.  (c) Upon the termination, suspension, or revocation of a license, the holder shall deliver it to the board.  (d) Where the termination is not the result of suspension or revocation by the board for cause, the board shall reissue the license to the holder without cost if the holder resumes the holder's business or employment within the term for which it was issued. [L 1963, c 199, §1k; Supp, §160-171.2; HRS §437-24; am L 1969, c 263, §1(13); gen ch 1985, 1993; am L 1996, c 264, §7]
HI Rev Stat § 437-25 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437. Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act|437-25 Amended licenses.

  §437-25 Amended licenses. (a) Prior to entering the employ of a dealer, other than the one for which the salesperson's license was issued, a salesperson shall apply to the board for an amended license authorizing the new employment. Prior to moving or amending the premises or adding branch locations of a business for which a license was issued under this chapter, the holder shall apply for an amended license authorizing the change.  (b) The executive officer of the board is authorized to issue the amended license of a salesperson subject to the ratification by the board for the first three amendments to a license during the original term thereof. The board shall issue the fourth and following amendments to such license during the term of the original license. The executive officer may issue an amended license for new or amended premises or for additional branch locations of the business under a license subject to the board's ratification; provided that the executive officer may not issue an amended license when a prior amendment to the same license has not been acted upon by the board. Unless good cause exists, the amended license shall be freely issued for the remainder of the original term.  (c) The fees for amended licenses shall be as provided in rules adopted by the director of commerce and consumer affairs pursuant to chapter 91. [L 1963, c 199, §1(1); Supp, §160-171.3; HRS §437-25; am L 1969, c 263, §1(14); am L 1984, c 7, §5; gen ch 1985, 1993; am L 1996, c 264, §8]
HI Rev Stat § 437-26 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437. Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act|437-26 License not transferable; other requirements.

  §437-26 License not transferable; other requirements. (a) Nontransferable. No license issued under this chapter shall be transferable.   (b) License to be posted. Each dealer shall keep the license or a certified copy thereof posted in a conspicuous place on each premises.   (c) License on person. Each salesperson shall carry the salesperson's license on the salesperson's person or a certified copy thereof and shall exhibit such license or certified copy thereof upon demand by any person with whom the salesperson seeks to transact business as a motor vehicle salesperson. [L 1963, c 199, §1m; Supp, §160-171.4; HRS §437-26; gen ch 1985, 1993]
HI Rev Stat § 437-27 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437. Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act|437-27 Change of status, notice.

  §437-27 Change of status, notice. If the status of any licensee changes during the period for which the license is issued because of:  (1) Changes in officers, directors, or limited partners of the licensee or termination of the employment of any licensed salesperson;  (2) The transfer of more than ten per cent of the ownership of the licensee to one person;  (3) The termination of a licensed premises by a dealer or auction or the acquiring or termination of a franchise; or  (4) The assignment of any part of the licensee's assets for the benefit of creditors; the licensee shall within fifteen days thereafter file with the board notice of such change containing such information as may be required by the board; provided that nothing contained in this section shall limit the power of the board to suspend, revoke, or deny the renewal of such license or impose any other penalty authorized by this chapter. A manufacturer or distributor shall give written notice to the board pursuant to section 437-58, of its intent to terminate, discontinue, cancel, or fail to renew a franchise agreement. [L 1939, c 258, §8; RL 1945, §7372; am L 1951, c 90, pt of §1; RL 1955, §160-172; am L 1957, c 302, §1(19); am L 1961, c 59, §1(14); HRS §437-27; am L 1969, c 263, §1(15); gen ch 1993; am L 1996, c 264, §9; am L 2010, c 164, §5]
HI Rev Stat § 437-27.5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437. Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act|437-27.5 Requirements to maintain license.

  §437-27.5 Requirements to maintain license. A broker shall have and maintain in full force and effect a bond as required under section 437-18. Failure, refusal, or neglect to maintain in full force and effect a bond shall cause the automatic suspension of the license effective as of the date of expiration or cancellation of the bond. The license shall not be reinstated until a bond as required under section 437-18 is received by the board.  Failure to effect a reinstatement of a suspended license within sixty days of the suspension shall cause the license and all fees to be forfeited.  A licensee may, within fifteen calendar days after receipt of notification of the license forfeiture, request an administrative hearing pursuant to chapter 91 to review the forfeiture. [L 1985, c 102, §3; am L 1989, c 299, §3; am L 1992, c 153, §6]
HI Rev Stat § 437-29 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437. Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act|437-29 Discretionary powers of board.

  §437-29 Discretionary powers of board. (a) Where any applicant for a license or stockholder owning more than a ten per cent interest in the applicant or any officer, director, trustee, employee, or partner of the applicant has been guilty of any act or omission involving personal misconduct which by this chapter is made ground for refusing to issue a license or for revoking or suspending a license, such as the making of a false statement of a material fact in an application, the commission of a fraudulent act in connection with the sale or negotiation for the purchase of motor vehicles, and the like, the board shall have discretion, nevertheless, to issue the license or suspend or reject the revocation of the license, upon such reasonable conditions, including the furnishing of an additional bond not exceeding $5,000, as to future good conduct of the applicant and other person concerned, as the board determines, provided the board finds:  (1) That there are extenuating circumstances that indicate that the act or omission was not due to moral turpitude; or  (2) That a reasonable time fixed by rule of the board, not less than one year, has elapsed since the act or omission occurred, together with evidence of the person's rehabilitation or general good character, sufficient to indicate that the person is not likely to repeat the offense or engage in illegal, unlawful, or unconscionable practices; or  (3) That the favorable action by the board will not jeopardize the public interest.  (b) Notification of the application of each dealer or auction approved by the board, or a report of the suspension, revocation, or change of status of a dealer's or auction's license shall be furnished to the treasurer of the affected county motor vehicle registration division or finance department promptly upon the granting, suspension, revocation, or change of status of the license. [L 1939, c 258, §13; RL 1945, §7374; am L 1951, c 90, pt of §1; RL 1955, §160-174; am L 1957, c 302, §1(21); am L 1961, c 59, §1(15); am L 1963, c 199, §1o; HRS §437-29; am L 1969, c 263, §1(18); gen ch 1985; am L 1992, c 202, §30; am L 1996, c 264, §11; am L 2003, c 126, §9]
HI Rev Stat § 437-30 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|437. Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Act|437-30 and 437-31

  § §437-30 and 437-31 REPEALED. L 1992, c 202, § §185, 186.