§437B-4 - Powers and duties of board.
§437B-4 Powers and duties of board. 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 person shall be licensed as a motor vehicle mechanic without first receiving certification as provided by this chapter;
(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) Contract and cooperate with the University of Hawaii in developing and administering 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. [L 1975, c 143, pt of §2; am L 1988, c 128, §1; am L 1989, c 77, §6; am L 1992, c 202, §32; am L 1998, c 199, §3]