Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 672B-17

  • Appraisal: A determination of property value.
  • Director: means the director of commerce and consumer affairs. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 672B-1
  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.

The director shall prepare and submit to the legislature annually, no later than twenty days prior to the convening of each regular session, a report containing the director’s evaluation of the operation and effects of this chapter. The report shall include a summary of the claims brought before the design claim conciliation panel and the disposition of the claims, a description and summary of the work of the panel under this chapter, an appraisal of the effectiveness of this chapter in securing prompt and fair disposition of design tort claims, a review of the number and outcomes of claims brought under section 672B-5 and recommendations for changes, modifications or repeal of this chapter or parts thereof with accompanying reasons and data.