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HI Rev Stat § 460J-1 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|460J. Pest Control Operators|460J-1 Definitions.

  §460J-1 Definitions. As used in this chapter:  "Board" means the pest control board.  "Director" means the director of commerce and consumer affairs.  "Efficacy and safety data" means data from experiments conducted by qualified scientists to determine the efficacy and safety of a nonchemical pest control device.  "Fumigation" means the use of any substance or substances that emit or liberate gases, fumes, or vapors which may be used for the destruction or control of insects, vermin, rodents, or other pests, which, in the opinion of the board, may be lethal, poisonous, noxious, or dangerous to human life.  "Household pests" means those pests other than wood-destroying pests which invade households and other structures, including, but not limited to, rodents, vermin, insects, and birds.  "Nonchemical pest control device" means any device that purports to eliminate or control pests by attracting, repelling, or killing pests without the use of chemicals. The device shall include, but not be limited to, electromagnetic waves, sound and ultrasound, cosmic, and other waves.  "Pest control" means, with respect to wood-destroying pests, or other pests which may invade households or other structures, including railroad cars, ships, docks, trucks, airplanes, or the contents thereof, the engaging in, offering to engage in, advertising for, soliciting, or performing the following for hire:  (1) Identifying pests or infestations;  (2) Making an inspection for the purpose of identifying or attempting to identify infestations of household or other structures by pests;  (3) Making inspection reports, recommendations, estimates, and bids, whether oral or written, with respect to infestations; or  (4) Making contracts, or submitting bids for, or the use of avicides, insecticides, pesticides, rodenticides, fumigants, or allied chemicals or substances, or mechanical devices, for the purpose of eliminating, exterminating, controlling, or preventing infestations of pests or organisms.  "Pest control operator" means any person who personally or through others offers to undertake or practice, or holds oneself out as being able to undertake or practice, or does undertake or practice pest control. [L 1972, c 134, pt of §1; am L 1978, c 31, §3; am L 1982, c 204, §8; am L 1983, c 124, §17; am L 1984, c 9, §1; am L 1987, c 143, §1; am L 1991, c 16, §4; am L 1993, c 74, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 460J-2 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|460J. Pest Control Operators|460J-2 Pest control board.

  §460J-2 Pest control board. (a) There shall be a pest control board of nine members. Six members of the board shall be appointed by the governor; of which four shall have been for a period of not less than five years preceding the date of their appointment, licensed pest control operators actively engaged in the business of pest control; and two shall be public members. Three members of the board shall serve on an ex officio, voting basis: the chairperson of the board of agriculture or the chairperson's representative, the director of health or the director's representative, and the chairperson of the department of plant and environmental protection sciences of the college of tropical agriculture and human resources of the University of Hawaii or the chairperson's representative. No two members of the board shall be employed by or associated with the same business firm engaged in pest control.  (b) Except for members of the board first appointed, no one, except the ex officio and public members, shall be eligible for appointment who does not at the time of the member's appointment hold a valid and unexpired license to operate as a pest control operator. [L 1972, c 134, pt of §1; am L 1982, c 204, §8; am L 1983, c 124, §17; gen ch 1985; am L 1991, c 16, §5; am L 1992, c 202, §129; ree L 1993, c 322, §11; am L 2016, c 55, §16]
HI Rev Stat § 460J-3 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|460J. Pest Control Operators|460J-3 Powers and duties of board.

  §460J-3 Powers and duties of board. In addition to any other powers and duties authorized by law, the board shall:  (1) Grant licenses to operators pursuant to this chapter;  (2) Adopt, amend, or repeal rules as it may deem necessary to effectuate this chapter and carry out the purpose thereof which purpose is the protection of the general public. All rules shall be adopted pursuant to chapter 91. The rules shall:  (A) Forbid acts or practices deemed by the board to be detrimental to the accomplishment of the purpose of this chapter;  (B) Require operators to make reports to the board containing items of information that will enable the board to improve the enforcement of this chapter and its rules to fully effectuate the purposes of this chapter;  (C) Require operators to furnish reports to owners containing matters of information as the board deems necessary to promote the purpose of this chapter;  (D) Require liability and workers' compensation insurance verification for license renewals; and  (E) Provide for the development of an enforcement information reporting system;  (3) Enforce this chapter and rules adopted pursuant thereto;  (4) Suspend or revoke any license for any cause prescribed by this chapter, or for any violation of the rules, and refuse to grant any license for any cause that would be grounds for revocation or suspension of a license; and  (5) Direct the executive secretary to publish and distribute pamphlets and circulars containing information as it deems proper to further the accomplishment of the purpose of this chapter. [L 1972, c 134, pt of §1; am L 1986, c 126, §2; am L 1992, c 202, §130; am L 2004, c 175, §2]
HI Rev Stat § 460J-6 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|460J. Pest Control Operators|460J-6 Licenses required.

  §460J-6 Licenses required. No person within the purview of this chapter shall act or assume to act, or advertise, as a pest control operator or be engaged in the business of pest control without a license previously obtained under and in compliance with this chapter and the rules of the board. [L 1972, c 134, pt of §1; am L 1991, c 16, §6; am L 1993, c 74, §2; am L 1997, c 84, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 460J-7 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|460J. Pest Control Operators|460J-7 Investigation permitted.

  §460J-7 Investigation permitted. The board may investigate, classify, and qualify applicants for operators' licenses. [L 1972, c 134, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 460J-8 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|460J. Pest Control Operators|460J-8 License requirements.

  §460J-8  License requirements. To obtain an operator's license, a person shall fulfill the following requirements:  (1) File an application as prescribed by the board;  (2) Possess a history of honesty, truthfulness, financial integrity, and fair dealing;  (3) Be at least eighteen years of age;  (4) Satisfy the board's examination and experience requirements;  (5) If a partnership, joint venture, corporation, or sole proprietorship, be under the direct management of a responsible managing employee or operator with an appropriate license;  (6) Submit satisfactory proof to the board that the person has obtained workers' compensation insurance or has been authorized to act as a self-insurer as required by chapter 386 or is excluded from the requirements of chapter 386;  (7) Submit satisfactory proof to the board that the person has obtained liability insurance, pursuant to section 460J-25; and  (8) Provide other documentation as required by the board. [L 1972, c 134, pt of §1; am L 1975, c 41, §1; gen ch 1985; am L 1986, c 126, §3; am L 1987, c 143, §2; am L 1991, c 16, §7; am L 1993, c 74, §3; am L 1997, c 84, §2]
HI Rev Stat § 460J-8.5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|460J. Pest Control Operators|460J-8.5 Requirements to maintain license.

  §460J-8.5 Requirements to maintain license. (a) A licensed pest control operator shall have and maintain in full force and effect the following:  (1) Workers' compensation insurance, unless the licensee is authorized to act as a self-insurer under chapter 386 or is excluded from the requirements of chapter 386; and  (2) Liability insurance from an insurance company or agency for comprehensive personal injury and property damage liability in an amount prescribed by the board through its rules.  (b) Failure, refusal, or neglect of any licensed pest control operator to maintain in full force and effect the required workers' compensation insurance or liability insurance shall cause the automatic forfeiture of the license of the pest control operator effective as of the date of expiration or cancellation of the pest control operator's workers' compensation insurance or liability insurance.  (c) The pest control operator shall immediately notify the board of termination or cancellation of any insurance required under the chapter. Failure to notify the board shall subject the licensee to discipline pursuant to section 460J-15.  (d) The board shall not restore the forfeited license until satisfactory proof of continuous or replacement insurance coverage is submitted to the board as required by this section.  (e) Failure to submit proof of continuous or replacement coverage required by subsection (d) within sixty days after the date of forfeiture shall result in the forfeiture of all fees and shall require the person to apply as a new applicant.  (f) A licensee, within sixty days after receipt of the notification of the forfeiture, may request an administrative hearing to review the forfeiture pursuant to chapter 91. A request for an administrative hearing shall not stay or affect the provisions of subsections (d) and (e). [L 2004, c 175, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 460J-9 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|460J. Pest Control Operators|460J-9 Application; fees.

  §460J-9 Application; fees. (a) Every applicant for a license under this chapter shall file an application on forms prescribed or required by the board, and shall furnish any additional information bearing upon the issuance of the license as the board requires. Every application shall be accompanied by the application and examination fees. In the case of a partnership, joint venture, or corporation, any licensed member or officer therefor may sign the application on behalf of the applicant and every application shall be accompanied by the application and license fees. In the case of a proprietorship, every application shall be accompanied by the application and license fees.  (b) Every application for a license by an individual who passed the examination shall be accompanied by a license fee. [L 1972, c 134, pt of §1; am L 1984, c 7, § §59, 60; am L 1986, c 126, §4; am L 1987, c 143, §3; am L 1992, c 202, §131; am L 1997, c 40, §16]
HI Rev Stat § 460J-10 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|460J. Pest Control Operators|460J-10 Form for licenses.

  §460J-10 Form for licenses. The form of every license shall be prescribed by the board and shall be issued in the name of the board. [L 1972, c 134, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 460J-11 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|460J. Pest Control Operators|460J-11 Place of business and posting of license.

  §460J-11 Place of business and posting of license. A licensed operator shall have and maintain a definite place of business in the State and shall display therein the operator's license. [L 1972, c 134, pt of §1; gen ch 1993]
HI Rev Stat § 460J-12 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|460J. Pest Control Operators|460J-12 Classification of branches of pest control; examinations; rules; subjects of examination; passing grade.

  §460J-12 Classification of branches of pest control; examinations; rules; subjects of examination; passing grade. (a) Licenses issued to operators or field representatives shall be limited to the branch or branches of pest control for which the applicant has qualified by application and examination. For the purpose of delimiting the type and character of work authorized by the various branch licenses hereinafter set forth, the practice of pest control is classified into the following branches:  (1) Branch 1. Fumigation. The practice relating to the control of household and wood-destroying pests by fumigation with poisonous or lethal gases.  (2) Branch 2. General Pest. The practice relating to the control of household pests, other than termites, excluding fumigation with poisonous or lethal gases.  (3) Branch 3. Termite. The practice relating to the control of wood-destroying pests by the use of insecticides and corrections, excluding fumigation with poisonous or lethal gases.  The board may issue a license for a combination of two or more branches for which an applicant qualifies under this chapter, and such combination license shall be considered one license for the purpose of determining the fee to be charged under section 460J-14.  (b) Unless otherwise authorized by the board, all written examinations shall be in ink in books supplied by the board. All examination papers shall be kept for a period of one year, upon the expiration of which such papers may be destroyed on order of the board. Each applicant for license shall be designated by a number instead of by name and the identity thereof shall not be disclosed until the examination papers are graded. No person shall be admitted to the examination room except the examining personnel and the applicants for license.  (c) The board shall make rules for the purpose of securing fair, impartial, and proper examinations.  (d) Licensees of any branch may be licensed in other branches upon complying with the requirements for qualification and by examination in such other branches. No failure of the licensee to pass examination in such other branches shall have any effect on existing licenses.  (e) The examinations shall be in each of the subjects specified in the branch or branches relating to the respective applications. A license according to such applications shall be granted to any applicant who scores a passing grade on the examination in each of the subjects of such branch or branches. [L 1972, c 134, pt of §1; gen ch 1985; am L 1993, c 74, §4; am L 1997, c 84, §3]
HI Rev Stat § 460J-13 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|460J. Pest Control Operators|460J-13 Examination; operator's license.

  §460J-13 Examination; operator's license. The board shall ascertain by written examination that an applicant for a license as operator is qualified in the use and understanding of all of the following:  (1) The English language, including reading, writing, and spelling.  (2) The building and safety laws of the State and any of its political subdivisions, if the branch or branches of pest control for which the applicant is applying require such knowledge.  (3) The labor laws of the State.  (4) The provisions of this chapter.  (5) Poisonous and other dangerous chemicals used in pest control, if the branch license or licenses for which the applicant is applying, require such knowledge.  (6) The theory and practice of pest control in the branch or branches for which the applicant desires to be licensed.  (7) Such other state laws, safety or health measures, or practices as are reasonably within the scope of pest control in the various branches. [L 1972, c 134, pt of §1; gen ch 1985]
HI Rev Stat § 460J-14 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|460J. Pest Control Operators|460J-14 Fees; biennial renewal; inactive license.

  §460J-14 Fees; biennial renewal; inactive license. (a) The biennial renewal fee shall be paid to the board on or before June 30 of each even-numbered year. Failure, neglect, or refusal of any duly licensed operator to pay the biennial renewal fee shall constitute a forfeiture of the person's license. Any license may be restored upon written application therefor within one year from the due date of the renewal fee and the payment of the delinquent fee plus an amount equal to ten per cent thereof.  (b) Upon written request of a licensee, the board may place the licensee's active license on an inactive status. The licensee, upon request and payment of the inactive license fee may continue on inactive status. The license may be reactivated at any time by making a written request to the board and by fulfilling the requirements established by the board, including the payment of the appropriate fees. During the inactive period, a licensee on inactive status shall not engage in the practice of pest control that would require a license. Any person who violates this prohibition shall be subject to discipline under this chapter and the board's rules.  (c) For purposes of this chapter, the dishonoring of any check upon first deposit shall constitute a failure to meet the fee requirements. Failure, neglect, or refusal of any licensee on inactive status to pay the inactive license fee shall constitute a forfeiture of the license. [L 1972, c 134, pt of §1; am L 1975, c 118, §24; am L 1976, c 98, §2; am L 1982, c 204, §8; am L 1983, c 124, §17; am L 1984, c 7, §61; am L 1992, c 202, §132; am L 1997, c 84, §4]
HI Rev Stat § 460J-16 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|460J. Pest Control Operators|460J-16 Hearings.

  §460J-16 Hearings. In all proceedings before it, the board and each member thereof shall have the same powers respecting administering oaths, compelling the attendance of witnesses and the production of documentary evidence, and examining witnesses as are possessed by circuit judges at chambers. In case of disobedience by any person of any order of the board or of any member thereof, or of any subpoena issued by it or a member, or the refusal of any witness to testify to any matter regarding which the witness may be questioned lawfully, any circuit judge, on application by the board or a member thereof, shall compel obedience as in the case of disobedience of the requirements of a subpoena issued by a circuit court, or a refusal to testify therein. [L 1972, c 134, pt of §1; gen ch 1985; am L 1987, c 143, §4; am L 1992, c 87, §10 and c 202, §134]
HI Rev Stat § 460J-17 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|460J. Pest Control Operators|460J-17 Death or dissociation.

  §460J-17 Death or dissociation. No partnership, joint venture, or corporation shall be deemed to have violated this chapter by acting or assuming to act as a pest control operator after the death or dissociation of a licensee who had the direct management of the pest control business thereof prior to final disposition by the board of an application for a license made within thirty days from the date of the death or dissociation. [L 1972, c 134, pt of §1; am L 1997, c 84, §6]
HI Rev Stat § 460J-18 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|460J. Pest Control Operators|460J-18 REPEALED.

  §460J-18 REPEALED. L 1992, c 202, §223.
HI Rev Stat § 460J-19 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|460J. Pest Control Operators|460J-19 Termite control contracts and written inspection reports; form and contents; filing and delivery; control service; control service contract.

  §460J-19 Termite control contracts and written inspection reports; form and contents; filing and delivery; control service; control service contract. (a) This section shall apply to contracts for the control of termites and written inspection reports.  (b) No licensee shall commence work on a contract for the control of termites until an inspection has been made and a written inspection report and a written estimate have been approved by the person requesting the work; provided that no written inspection report shall be required in the event that a live infestation exists. The written inspection report shall be on a PC-9 form prescribed by the board and shall include the following:  (1) The date of the inspection and the name of the person making the inspection;  (2) The name and address of the person or firm ordering the report;  (3) The name and address of any person who is a party in interest to whom the licensee is to send certified copies of inspection reports and completion notices;  (4) The address or location of the property;  (5) A general description of the building or premises inspected; and  (6) The location of visible termite infestations apparent to the licensee.  The licensee shall not be responsible for an infestation unless its presence was visible at the time of the inspection. There shall be no guarantees or warranties on the written inspection report.  (c) Control service is defined as the regular reinspection of a property after a written inspection report has been made in compliance with this section and such corrections as have been agreed upon have been completed. Under a control service agreement, a licensee shall refer to the original written inspection report and contract in such manner as to identify them clearly, and the original written inspection report shall be assumed to be a true report of conditions as originally issued, except it may be modified after a control service inspection. A licensee is not required to issue a report as outlined in paragraphs (1) to (6) after each control service inspection. If after control service inspection, no modification of the original written inspection report is made in writing, then it will be assumed that conditions are as originally reported. A control service contract shall identify the particular types of termites and the portions of the buildings or structures covered by the contract. [L 1972, c 134, pt of §1; gen ch 1985; am L 1987, c 102, §1; am L 1991, c 116, §1; am L 1993, c 74, §6]
HI Rev Stat § 460J-20 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|460J. Pest Control Operators|460J-20 Document expressing an opinion or making statement regarding the presence or absence of termites; contents.

  §460J-20 Document expressing an opinion or making statement regarding the presence or absence of termites; contents. Any work contract, billing, agreement, letter of work completed, or other correspondence or document, expressing an opinion or making a statement relating to the presence or absence of termites shall refer to the report defined in section 460J-19(b). Such documents shall indicate specifically whether all of the recommended work as set forth in the inspection report was completed, or, if not, it shall indicate specifically which recommendations were not completed. [L 1972, c 134, pt of §1; am L 1993, c 74, §7]
HI Rev Stat § 460J-21 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|460J. Pest Control Operators|460J-21 Fumigation under supervision.

  §460J-21 Fumigation under supervision. Fumigation shall be performed only under the direct supervision of an individual who is an applicator certified for structural fumigation by the department of agriculture. [L 1972, c 134, pt of §1; am L 1993, c 74, §8]
HI Rev Stat § 460J-22 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|460J. Pest Control Operators|460J-22 Fumigation job log; preservation and inspection.

  §460J-22 Fumigation job log; preservation and inspection. A licensee shall maintain a log of each fumigation job performed by the licensee in this State. The log shall be in the form required by the regulations of the board and shall be preserved for a period of at least two years, during which time it shall be available at all times during business hours for inspection by the board and its authorized representatives. [L 1972, c 134, pt of §1; gen ch 1985]