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HRS §329D-21

License revocation and suspension

This section lets the department take away or pause a license for reasons like fraud, misconduct, or breaking the rules. It also sets fines for violations and stops a licensee from selling or making cannabis after suspension or revocation. Hearings follow state law.

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The statute, as written — Revocation and suspension of licenses

(a) In addition to any other actions authorized by law, the department may deny, revoke, or suspend any license applied for or issued by the department, in accordance with this chapter, and to fine or otherwise discipline a licensee for any cause authorized by law, including but not limited to the following: (1) Procuring a license through fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit; (2) Professional misconduct, gross carelessness, or manifest incapacity; (3) Violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or the rules adopted thereto; (4) False, fraudulent, or deceptive advertising; (5) Any other conduct constituting fraudulent or dishonest dealings; (6) Failure to comply with a department order; and (7) Making a false statement on any document submitted or required to be filed by this chapter, including furnishing false or fraudulent material information in any application. (b) Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter or the rules adopted pursuant thereto shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 for each separate violation. Each day on which a violation occurs or continues shall be counted as a separate violation. (c) If the department revokes or suspends a license under this section, the licensee shall not: (1) Dispense, sell, transfer, or otherwise dispose of any cannabis or manufactured cannabis products owned by or in the possession of the licensee; or (2) Manufacture cannabis products. Upon a revocation order becoming final, all cannabis and manufactured cannabis products may be forfeited to the State. (d) All proceedings for denial, suspension, fine, or revocation of a license on any ground specified in subsection (a) shall be conducted pursuant to chapter 91, including the right to judicial review.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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