Opinion ID: 4540256
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Heading: Arbitrary, or capricious, or

Text: characterized by abuse of discretion or clearly unwarranted exercise of discretion. [U]nder HRS § 91-14(g), conclusions of law are reviewable under subsections (1), (2), and (4); questions regarding procedural defects under subsection (3); findings of fact under subsection (5); and an agency’s exercise of discretion under subsection (6). United Pub. Workers, AFSCME, Local 646, AFL-CIO v. Hanneman, 106 Hawaiʻi 359, 363, 105 P.3d 236, 240 (2005) (second and third alterations in original). “Pursuant to HRS § 91-14(g), an agency’s conclusions of law are reviewed de novo.” 106 Hawaiʻi at 363, 105 P.3d at 240. “A circuit court’s conclusions of law are subject to de novo review.” Paul’s Elec. Serv., Inc. v. Befitel, 104 Hawaiʻi 412, 420, 91 P.3d 494, 502 (2004).