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HRS §437-41

Liberal interpretation

This section tells courts to read the motor vehicle laws broadly to protect the public from fraud, protect people's money in vehicles and dealerships, and protect the state's transportation system. It also says these laws apply to current and future dealership agreements.

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The statute, as written — Liberal interpretation

All provisions in this chapter shall be liberally interpreted to protect the public from fraud in the business of purchasing or selling motor vehicles and to protect the investments of its citizens in motor vehicles and dealerships and to protect the transportation system of the State and shall further be interpreted to affect existing as well as future franchise agreements.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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