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HRS §91-13.1

How to challenge a denied license or registration

If a state board or commission under the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs refuses to give you a license or registration, you must ask for a contested case hearing within 60 days of the denial. You can only appeal to court after the board makes its final decision.

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The statute, as written — Administrative review of denial or refusal to issue license or certificate of registration

Except as otherwise provided by law, any person aggrieved by the denial or refusal of any board or commission subject to the jurisdiction of the department of commerce and consumer affairs, to issue a license or certificate of registration, shall submit a request for a contested case hearing pursuant to chapter 91 within sixty days of the date of the refusal or denial. Appeal to the circuit court under section 91-14, or any other applicable statute, may only be taken from a board or commission's final order.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§91-14 Judicial review of contested cases

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