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HRS §289-2

No unlicensed used auto parts or wrecking business

This law makes it illegal for anyone without a proper license to buy or sell used car parts, or to wreck, salvage, or take apart cars to resell their parts. You must have a license to do this kind of work.

businesses

The statute, as written — Unlicensed person not to engage in business

It shall be unlawful for any person or organization, not duly licensed under this chapter, to engage in the business of: (1) Purchasing or selling used motor vehicle parts or accessories; or (2) Engaging in the business of wrecking, salvaging, or dismantling motor vehicles for the purpose of reselling the parts or accessories thereof.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

LawTrove is not legal advice. The summary above is a computer-generated restatement — the authoritative text is the official version linked above.