Hawaii License Law
What are the Hawaii Real Estate Commission's 'grounds for discipline' beyond explicit statutory violations?
AA. The Commission may only discipline for violations specifically listed in HRS Chapter 467
BB. The Commission may discipline for any conduct demonstrating unfitness to practice real estate, including dishonesty, incompetence, conflicts of interest, failure to disclose, and violations of applicable rules—broadly to protect the public✓ Correct
CC. Only criminal convictions trigger discipline; civil matters cannot result in license action
DD. Grounds for discipline are limited to trust account violations and misrepresentation
Explanation
Hawaii's license law gives the Real Estate Commission broad authority to discipline licensees for conduct demonstrating unfitness to practice. This includes conduct not specifically enumerated in the statute—dishonesty, negligence, incompetence, undisclosed conflicts of interest, and any action that harms clients or the public. This broad authority ensures the Commission can protect consumers against new types of misconduct.
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