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HRS §448E-11

Court orders to stop unlicensed electricians and plumbers

The licensing board can ask a judge to order someone to stop working as an electrician or plumber if they don't have the required license. The judge can issue a temporary or permanent order after a hearing.

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The statute, as written — Injunction

The board may, in addition to any other remedy available, apply to a circuit court judge for a temporary restraining order or preliminary or permanent injunction restraining any person from acting, or assuming to act, as a journey worker electrician, journey worker specialty electrician, supervising electrician, supervising specialty electrician, maintenance electrician, journey worker industrial electrician, supervising industrial electrician, journey worker plumber, or master plumber without a license previously obtained in compliance with this chapter and the rules of the board, and upon hearing and for cause shown, the judge may grant the temporary restraining order or preliminary or permanent injunction.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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