2013 Hawaii Revised Statutes
TITLE 24. INSURANCE
431. Insurance Code
431:10-222 Construction industry; indemnity agreements invalid.
§431:10-222 Construction industry; indemnity agreements invalid. Any covenant, promise, agreement or understanding in, or in connection with or collateral to, a contract or agreement relative to the construction, alteration, repair or maintenance of a building, structure, appurtenance or appliance, including moving, demolition or excavation connected therewith, purporting to indemnify the promisee against liability for bodily injury to persons or damage to property caused by or resulting from the sole negligence or wilful misconduct of the promisee, the promisee's agents or employees, or indemnitee, is invalid as against public policy, and is void and unenforceable; provided that this section shall not affect any valid workers' compensation claim under chapter 386 or any other insurance contract or agreement issued by an admitted insurer upon any insurable interest under this code. [L 1987, c 347, pt of §2]
Cross References
Insurance policies issued to construction professionals, see §431:1-217.
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