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HRS §414D-151

Loans to or guaranties for directors and officers

This section bans a corporation from lending money to or backing the debts of its own directors or officers. Even if such a loan or guaranty is made illegally, the borrower still owes the money.

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The statute, as written — Loans to or guaranties for directors and officers

(a) A corporation may not lend money to or guaranty the obligation of a director or officer of the corporation. (b) The fact that a loan or guaranty is made in violation of this section shall not affect the borrower's liability on the loan.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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