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HRS §481C-4

Fines for unfair seller practices and losing contract rights

Sellers who use unfair or deceptive practices under this law can be fined. The state consumer protection office can sue to collect the fine. Also, the seller cannot enforce the contract if they used such a practice.

The statute, as written — Penalties

(a) Any seller who engages in an unfair or deceptive act or practice in violation of this chapter, shall be fined by a sum of not less than $500 nor more than $2,500 for each unfair or deceptive act or practice, which sum shall be collected in a civil suit brought by the office of consumer protection. (b) If a seller engages in an unfair or deceptive act in violation of this chapter, the contract referred to in section 481C-1 shall be unenforceable by the seller.
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

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