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HRS §448E-4

Board Powers and Duties

This section lists what the licensing board can do to carry out the electrician and plumber licensing law. It can issue and renew certain licenses, make rules, enforce the law, and test applicants and license holders. It also covers denying, suspending, or revoking licenses.

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The statute, as written — Powers and duties of board

In addition to any other powers and duties authorized by law, the board shall have all the powers and duties necessary or convenient to carry out and effectuate this chapter, including but not limited to the following powers and duties: (1) To grant licenses which shall be renewable for: (A) Journey worker electricians; (B) Journey worker specialty electricians; (C) Supervising electricians; (D) Supervising specialty electricians; (E) Master plumbers; (F) Journey worker plumbers; (G) Maintenance electricians; (H) Journey worker industrial electricians; and (I) Supervising industrial electricians; (2) To adopt, amend, or repeal rules in accordance with chapter 91 as it may deem proper to effectuate this chapter and to insure the safety and welfare of the general public; provided that the rules may forbid acts or practices deemed by the board to be detrimental to the accomplishment of the purpose of this chapter; (3) To enforce this chapter and rules adopted pursuant to this chapter and chapter 91, including the denial, suspension, or revocation of any license; and (4) To examine all applicants and licensees to determine their qualifications prior to the issuance or renewal of licenses.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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