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HRS §373-12

Refund of illegal fees

If the state finds that an employment agency collected a fee illegally, the agency must refund it when ordered by the director. Not refunding is a violation and can lead to penalties under this law.

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The statute, as written — Restitution of illegal fees

Whenever in the course of an investigation made pursuant to this chapter, it is determined that there has been an illegal collection of fees, the employment agency shall refund the fee illegally collected upon the order of the director or the director's authorized representative. Failure to refund the fee shall constitute a violation of this chapter subject to the penalties provided herein.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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