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HRS §302A-1905

Rules the department must make for mark licensing

The department must create official rules for the mark licensing program. These rules must cover how to apply, who can be a licensee, product quality, fees, appeals, and how to revoke or suspend agreements. The rules must follow the state's rulemaking process.

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The statute, as written — Administrative rules

The department shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 for the purposes of this part. Rules adopted pursuant to this section shall address, at minimum: (1) An application process for a mark licensing agreement; (2) Standards for potential licensees and selection criteria; (3) The appropriateness and quality of proposed licensed products and uses; (4) The assessment and collection of fees; (5) The disposition of fees and royalties; (6) An appeals process for an application for mark licensing that is denied; and (7) A process to revoke or suspend a mark licensing agreement.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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