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61. HAR Title 16 Chapter 117 – Activity Providers and Activity Desks
Justification – The purpose of this chapter is to implement registration and
regulation of activity providers and activity desks under the department’s
regulatory authority. The rules are still needed because they facilitate
registration and enforcement.
Office of Consumer Protection
62. HAR Title 16 Chapter 303 – Unfair or Deceptive Practices in Advertising
Justification – The purpose of this chapter is to “assist businesses and
consumers by (1) defining acts which violate section 480-2; (2) protecting
consumers from unscrupulous individuals engaging in unfair acts or practices
and (3) encouraging the development and perpetuation of fair consumer sales
practices.” These rules are still needed because they facilitate enforcement.
Regulated Industries Complaints Office
63. HAR Title 16 Chapter 181 – Motor Vehicle Express Warranty Enforcement
(Lemon Law)
Justification – The purpose of this chapter is to implement licensing and
regulation of Hawaii’s Lemon Law under the department’s regulatory authority.
These rules have been enacted pursuant to rule-making and are necessary to
facilitate the Lemon Law Program.
Department of Education
1. HAR Title 8 Chapter 27 – Transportation of Students
Justification – This chapter impacts small business in that student transportation
services are being provided under contracts with various bus transportation
companies in the State. The chapter is necessary to be continued under the
authority of existing §302A-406, HRS, and to continue to provide transportation
services to eligible public school students.
On June 15, 2009, the Department of Education (DOE) amended this chapter.
The purposes for the amendments were to allow the DOE to increase the fare
more quickly, to reduce the costs of running the business system, and to comply
with various federal laws. While these amendments would directly affect
students, we do not believe that the amendments created material impacts on
small business.
2. HAR Title 8 Chapter 39 – Use of School Buildings, Facilities, and Grounds
Justification - This chapter mandates that all public school buildings, facilities,
and grounds made available for public and community use when the activities do
not interfere with the normal operations of the school. Profit and non-profit
organizations may apply for the use of the school buildings, facilities, and
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