HRS §477E-5

Unfair or deceptive act or practice

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This section says that if a creditor breaks or tries to break any rule in this chapter, the law treats it as an unfair or deceptive business practice under Hawaii's consumer protection law. It does not set its own penalties; it points to the general consumer protection law.

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The statute, as written — Unfair or deceptive act or practice

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

Any creditor who violates or attempts to violate any provision of this chapter shall be deemed to have engaged in an unfair or deceptive act or practice in the conduct of trade or commerce within the meaning of section 480-2.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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