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HRS §448H-9

Injunctions against unlicensed elevator mechanics

This section lets the board ask a court to stop someone from working as an elevator mechanic without a valid license. The court can issue a temporary order without notice or bond, and later a permanent order if the person is unlicensed or their license is suspended, revoked, or expired. Violating the order can be punished as contempt of court.

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The statute, as written — Injunctive relief

The board may apply for an injunction in any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin any person who has not been issued a license or registered or whose license has been suspended or revoked or has expired; and, upon the filing of a verified petition in the court, the court or any judge thereof, if satisfied by affidavit or otherwise, may issue a temporary injunction, without notice or bond, enjoining the defendant from further practicing as an elevator mechanic. A copy of the verified complaint shall be served upon the defendant and the proceedings shall thereafter be conducted as in other civil cases. If it is established that the defendant has been or is practicing as an elevator mechanic without having been issued a license or registered or has been or is practicing as an elevator mechanic after the defendant's license has been suspended or revoked or has expired, the court or any judge thereof may enter a decree enjoining the defendant from further practicing as an elevator mechanic. In case of violation of any injunction issued under this section, the court may summarily try and punish the offender for contempt of court. The injunction proceeding shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, all penalties and other remedies provided in this chapter.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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