HRS §321-486.1
What the department can do after investigating a care facility
After investigating, if the department confirms a care facility is operating without the required certificate or license, it can take action. The department may resolve the issue informally, enter the facility, ask a court to step in, or use other legal actions.
state agencies
The statute, as written — Action upon investigation
Upon investigation, the department may take action on confirmed findings that the subject of a report is operating a care facility without the required certificate or license and may do any or all of the following: (1) Resolve the matter in an informal fashion as is appropriate under the circumstances; (2) Exercise the department's right of entry under section 321-486.2; (3) File a petition with the district court for enforcement, protective, or remedial action; or (4) Pursue any protective or remedial actions authorized by law.
Sections this one refers to
§321-486.2 State officials can visit care homes during investigations
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