Hawaii Revised Statutes 482e. Franchise Investment Law
- 482e-1 Purpose and Intent.
(a) The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the sale of franchises in the State to minimize losses to the franchisee in cases...
- 482e-2 Definitions.
As used in this chapter and unless a different meaning appears from the context: "Area franchise" means any contract or agreement between a franchisor...
- 482e-3 Offering Circular.
(a) It is unlawful for any person to sell a franchise in this State unless such person has presented to the prospective franchisee or...
- 482e-4 Exemptions.
(a) Sections 482E-3, 482E-5(a) and 482E-5(c) shall not apply to: (1) Any transaction by an executor, administrator, sheriff, marshal, receiver, trustee in bankruptcy, guardian,...
- 482e-5 General Provisions.
(a) Every person selling franchises in this State shall at all times keep and maintain a complete set of books, records, and accounts of...
- 482e-6 Relationship Between Franchisor or Subfranchisor and Franchisee.
Without limiting the other provisions of this chapter, the following specific rights and prohibitions shall govern the relation between the franchisor or subfranchisor and...
- 482e-7 Repealed.
L 1978, c 242, §8.
- 482e-8 Duties of the Director.
(a) The director may issue a stop order prohibiting the sale of a franchise if the director finds that the order is in the...
- 482e-9 Civil Liability.
(a) The commission of any unfair or deceptive acts or practices or unfair methods of competition prohibited by section 482E-6 shall constitute an unfair...
- 482e-10 Repealed.
L 1988, c 339, §4.
- 482e-10.5 Civil Penalty.
(a) The director may bring an action to recover a civil penalty against any person who violates this chapter or who has knowingly violated a...
- 482e-10.6 Criminal Penalties.
(a) Violations of this chapter shall be as follows: (1) An offense in which the total value of all money and anything else of value...
- 482e-10.7 Violation of Chapter; Cease and Desist Order.
(a) Whenever it appears to the director that any person has engaged in or is about to engage in any act or practice constituting a...
- 482e-11 Fees.
The director shall charge and collect a fee of $250 at the time of the filing of the offering circular, a fee of $250...
- 482e-12 Administration.
(a) Chapter 91 shall wherever applicable govern the rights, remedies, and procedures respecting the administration of this chapter. (b) The director shall appoint, subject...
Last modified: October 27, 2016