Whenever it appears to the commissioner that any person, including a controlling person of an offeror or target company, has engaged or is about to engage in any act or practice constituting a violation of this chapter or any rule or order hereunder, the commissioner is authorized to:

(1) Issue and cause to be served upon any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter an order requiring the person guilty thereof to cease and desist therefrom; and

Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 417E-8

  • Commissioner: means the commissioner of securities as provided for in chapter 485A. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 417E-1
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • offeror: means a person who makes or in any way participates in making a take-over offer. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 417E-1
  • Rescission: The cancellation of budget authority previously provided by Congress. The Impoundment Control Act of 1974 specifies that the President may propose to Congress that funds be rescinded. If both Houses have not approved a rescission proposal (by passing legislation) within 45 days of continuous session, any funds being withheld must be made available for obligation.
  • Target company: means an issuer of publicly traded equity securities which is organized under the laws of the State or has at least twenty per cent of its equity securities beneficially held by residents of this State, and has substantial assets in this State. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 417E-1
(2) Bring an action in the appropriate circuit court to enjoin the acts or practices and to enforce compliance with this chapter or any rule or order hereunder, or refer the matter to the attorney general.

Upon a proper showing, the court may grant a permanent or temporary injunction or restraining order and may order rescission of any sales or purchases of securities determined to be unlawful under this chapter or any rule or order hereunder. The court may not require the commissioner to post a bond.