HRS §437B-7
License required
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section makes it illegal to repair cars for money without a license. A repair shop must have a licensed mechanic, either as the owner or an employee. A mechanic must either have their own shop license or work for a licensed shop.
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The statute, as written — License required
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.
On or after January 1, 1976, it shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the repair of motor vehicles for compensation without being licensed as a motor vehicle repair dealer or motor vehicle mechanic in accordance with this chapter. Every motor vehicle repair dealer shall be a motor vehicle mechanic or shall have at least one motor vehicle mechanic in the dealer's employ. No motor vehicle mechanic shall engage in the repair of motor vehicles unless that person is also licensed as a motor vehicle repair dealer or unless that person is in the employ of a motor vehicle repair dealer.
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