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HRS §448E-8

Fees and renewals

This section covers license renewals for plumbers and electricians. You must renew every three years, pay fees, and meet certain requirements. If you don't, your license is forfeited, but you can restore it within one year by applying, paying fees, and meeting requirements.

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The statute, as written — Fees; renewals

(a) Renewal fees shall be paid to the board before July 1. (b) Plumbers shall renew the license every three years effective June 30, 2006 and shall pay all required fees. Prior to the June 30, 2009 renewal of the license, and prior to every license renewal thereafter, the applicant shall: (1) Pay all required fees; and (2) Meet the requirements prescribed in section 448E‑8.5. (c) Electricians shall renew the license every three years effective with the July 1, 1996, renewal; provided that prior to the renewal of the license the applicant shall: (1) Pay all required fees; and (2) Meet the requirements prescribed in section 448E-8.5. (d) Failure, neglect, or refusal of any licensee to pay the renewal fee or meet the requirements of section 448E-8.5 before the renewal date shall constitute a forfeiture of the license. Any license so forfeited may be restored upon written application within one year from the date of forfeiture, upon payment of the required renewal fee plus penalty fees and upon meeting the requirements in section 448E-8.5.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§448E-8.5 Electricians and plumbers must show continued learning to renew licenses

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