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HRS §437-6

Board powers and duties

This section gives the board broad power to make rules, handle licenses, and set requirements. It also says the board's decisions are final unless a specific law allows an appeal. It covers licensing, forms, and duplicate licenses.

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The statute, as written — Powers and duties of the board

In addition to any other powers and duties authorized by law, the board shall: (1) Adopt, amend, and repeal from time to time rules not inconsistent with this chapter, as the board deems appropriate for the carrying out of the provisions and purposes of this chapter and for the efficient administration thereof, and the proper conduct of the business that is subject to this chapter, including every matter or thing required to be done or which may be done with the approval or consent or by order or under the direction or supervision of, or as prescribed by the board, which rules, when adopted under chapter 91, shall have the effect of law; (2) Grant, deny, suspend, or revoke licenses that are authorized by this chapter, fine licensees, and impose conditions as may be set forth in the rules of the board in connection with the granting of licenses; (3) Prescribe the nature of the proof to be furnished, the notices to be given, and the conditions to be met or observed for the issuance of a duplicate license in place of one alleged to have been lost or destroyed, including a requirement for any indemnity deemed appropriate to the case; (4) Prescribe all forms to be used for the purposes of this chapter not otherwise provided for; (5) Establish, by rules, minimum qualifications which shall be met by applicants prior to the issuance of any license; and (6) The exercise by the board of power, authority, and discretion in it so vested shall be final in each case and shall not be reviewable by or appealable to any court or tribunal, except as otherwise provided in chapter 91 or in this chapter.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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