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HRS §468L-5.5

Keeping records for client trust accounts

Travel agencies and charter tour operators must keep all records needed to follow the law. They must save bank statements, deposit slips, canceled checks, and wire or electronic transaction documents for client trust accounts for at least two years. They must show these records to the director within three business days of a written request.

The statute, as written — Recordkeeping requirements for client trust accounts

(a) A travel agency or charter tour operator shall maintain all books and records necessary to comply with this chapter and its rules. (b) A travel agency or charter tour operator shall keep and maintain for a period of at least two years copies of all bank statements, deposit slips, canceled checks, drafts, and wire or electronic transaction documents relating to client trust accounts. The travel agency, charter tour operator, or any branch offices shall make such records available for inspection and audit within three business days of a written request by the director. Nothing herein shall prevent the director from inspecting and auditing the books and records of the travel agency, charter tour operator, or any branch offices, as otherwise provided under this chapter or its rules.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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