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HRS §412:13-204

When a foreign bank's license application is denied

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If the state banking commissioner is not satisfied that a foreign bank meets all approval requirements, the commissioner must write a decision denying the application. The bank can ask for a hearing, and can appeal a final denial to circuit court.

The statute, as written — Denial of license

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

If the commissioner is not satisfied that the foreign bank meets all the criteria set forth for approval, the commissioner shall issue a written decision denying the application. A foreign bank which is denied approval may request a hearing before the commissioner in accordance with chapter 91. Any final decision of the commissioner denying a foreign bank a license may be appealed to the circuit court as provided in chapter 91.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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