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HRS §708-8303

Serious fraud by unlicensed contractors

This law makes it a serious crime for someone without a contractor license to take control of property worth $20,000 or more through fraud. It is a class B felony, which is a serious criminal offense.

contractors

The statute, as written — Unlicensed contractor fraud in the first degree

(1) A person commits the offense of unlicensed contractor fraud in the first degree if the person commits unlicensed contractor fraud and the total value of the property over which the person obtains control is equal to or greater than $20,000. (2) Unlicensed contractor fraud in the first degree is a class B felony.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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