HRS §462A-8
When the state can deny, suspend, or revoke a pilot's license
The state's harbor director can refuse to give a pilot license, or take away a pilot's license, for reasons listed in the law. These reasons include breaking rules, causing damage by careless piloting, being unfit due to substance use or health, or getting the license by lying. The director can also act for other legal reasons.
state agencies
The statute, as written — Denial, suspension, or revocation
In addition to any other actions authorized by law, the director may deny the issuance of a license to any applicant, and may suspend or revoke the license of any pilot for any cause authorized by law, including but not limited to the following: (1) Violation of this chapter or any rule adopted by the director; (2) Loss, damage, or injury due to negligent pilotage; (3) Habitual use of any substance rendering a pilot unfit to be entrusted with the charge of a vessel; (4) Inability to physically or mentally perform the duties of a pilot; (5) Failure to maintain active service as a pilot in the State; (6) Procurement of a license through fraudulent misrepresentation or deceit; (7) Participation in any unfair or deceptive act or practice as prohibited by section 480-2; (8) Violation of any law or rule intended to promote marine safety or protect navigational waters; (9) Failure to report marine accidents in accordance with the rules of this chapter; or (10) Failure to maintain a current and valid federal pilots license issued in accordance with title 46, United States Code, chapter 71.
Sections this one refers to
§480-2 Unfair business tricks and competition are illegal
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