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HRS §440-34.5

Quick penalties and temporary suspensions for license violations

The commission can fine a licensee, hold back purse money or fees, or suspend their license for up to 60 days if they break the law or commission rules. The commission must tell the licensee in writing within 5 days. The licensee can ask for a hearing within 30 days after getting that notice.

The statute, as written — Summary disciplinary action

The commission may fine, withhold purse money or fees, and issue immediate temporary suspensions of not more than sixty days against a licensee for violations of this chapter or commission rules. The commission shall notify the licensee in writing of any temporary suspension, fine, or withholding of purse money within five days of the commission's action. The licensee shall have a right to a hearing in accordance with chapter 91; provided that the licensee notifies the commission in writing of the request for a hearing within thirty days after the commission notifies the licensee in writing, by mail or by personal service, of the commission's order.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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