HRS §481C-2.5

Longer cancellation time when seller lacks a contractor license

If a home repair or improvement contract requires a contractor license and the seller does not have one, the buyer gets more time to cancel. The cancellation period is extended to 30 calendar days. This section only changes the cancellation deadline for unlicensed sellers.

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The statute, as written — Unlicensed contracting

If the contract referred to in section 481C-1 is for activities subject to chapter 444 and the seller does not possess the license required by that chapter, the cancellation period to be provided in section 481C-2 shall be extended to thirty calendar days.

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

Sections this one refers to

§481C-1 Definitions for door-to-door sales

§481C-2 Door-to-door sales: your right to cancel

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