2014 Hawaii Revised Statutes
TITLE 25. PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
449. Escrow Depositories
449-1.9 Powers of commissioner

§449-1.9 Powers of commissioner. In addition to any other powers provided by law, the commissioner may:

(1) Administer and enforce the provisions and requirements of this chapter;

(2) Adopt, amend, or repeal rules or declaratory rulings pursuant to chapter 91 to effectuate the purposes of this chapter;

(3) Issue informal nonbinding interpretations to effectuate the purposes of this chapter;

(4) Investigate and conduct hearings regarding any violation of this chapter or any rule or order of the commissioner;

(5) Contract with or employ qualified persons, including investigators, examiners, or auditors who shall be exempt from chapter 76 and who shall assist the commissioner in exercising the commissioner′s powers and duties;

(6) Deposit all fees, fines, and charges collected by the commissioner under this chapter into the compliance resolution fund established pursuant to section 26-9(o);

(7) Process and investigate complaints, subpoena witnesses and documents, administer oaths, and receive affidavits and oral testimony, including through electronic means, and conduct contested case proceedings; and

(8) Report any violation of this chapter or violation of federal or state law to the United States Commissioner of Housing and Urban Development or any other federal agency having jurisdiction over the licensee. [L 2013, c 166, §1]