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HRS §466M-16

Who must be the main contact for an appraisal management company

An appraisal management company applying to register or renew in Hawaii must name one controlling person as the main contact with the state. That person must meet certain background and character requirements, but does not have to hold an appraiser license.

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The statute, as written — Controlling person

An appraisal management company applying for registration or renewal of registration in the State shall designate one controlling person to serve as the main contact for all communication between the department and the company. The controlling person shall: (1) Be in good standing in the State and in any other state that has at any time issued the controlling person an appraiser license or certification; provided that nothing in this chapter shall require that a designated controlling person hold or continue to hold an appraiser license or certification in any jurisdiction; (2) Never have had an appraiser license or certification in this State or any other state refused, denied, canceled, revoked, or surrendered in lieu of a pending disciplinary proceeding in any jurisdiction and not have had the license or certification subsequently reinstated or granted; (3) Be of good moral character; and (4) Submit to a criminal history record check pursuant to section 466M-8.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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