HRS §342G-121
Who can inspect business records and what stays private
This section says that certain businesses must let the department, its agents, or the auditor look at their records when asked. Any private business information they see must be kept secret, except when needed for a legal case or ordered by a court or hearing officer.
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The statute, as written — Audit authority
The records of the deposit beverage distributor, dealer, redemption center, and recycling facility shall be made available, upon request, for inspection by the department, a duly authorized agent of the department, or the auditor. Any proprietary information obtained by them shall be kept confidential and shall not be disclosed to any other person, except: (1) As may be reasonably required in an administrative or judicial proceeding to enforce any provision of this chapter or any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter; or (2) Under an order issued by a court or administrative agency hearings officer.
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