In addition to any other powers and duties authorized by law, the board, in accordance with this chapter and chapter 91 shall:

(1) Establish such qualifications for the licensing of motor vehicle repair dealers and motor vehicle mechanics as may be necessary for the welfare of the public and the motor vehicle repair industry; provided that no individual shall be licensed as a motor vehicle mechanic without first receiving certification as provided by this chapter;

Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 437B-4

  • Board: means the motor vehicle repair industry board. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 437B-1
  • Motor vehicle: means any passenger car, truck, truck tractor, motorcycle, or motor scooter, as defined in § 286-2, and the integral parts thereof. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 437B-1
  • Motor vehicle mechanic: means any person whether self-employed or employed by another, who, for compensation, engages in the diagnosis or repair of malfunctions of motor vehicles, and may be classified as "intermediate" or "journey worker" as the terms are commonly used in the motor vehicle repair industry. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 437B-1
(2) Inquire into the practices and policies of the motor vehicle repair industry and make rules with respect to such practices and policies as may be deemed important and necessary by the board for the welfare of the public and the motor vehicle repair industry;
(3) Develop and administer the certification program provided for in this chapter;
(4) Adopt, amend, and repeal such rules not inconsistent with this chapter, as the board deems appropriate for effectuating the purpose of this chapter and to ensure the welfare of the public;
(5) Adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter relating to CFCs; and
(6) Enforce this chapter and rules adopted pursuant thereto.