Under Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 444, what is the minimum experience requirement for a general contractor license?
Correct Answer
D) 4 years of experience in construction work
HRS 444 requires 4 years of experience in construction work for a general contractor license.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
HRS Chapter 444 sets the minimum experience requirement for a Hawaii general contractor license at 4 years of experience in construction work. This is consistent with the legislative intent to ensure contractors have substantial practical knowledge before being licensed.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: 6 years of experience in construction work
6 years exceeds the statutory requirement. HRS 444 does not require 6 years — selecting this would mean an over-qualified threshold that the law does not impose.
Option B: 5 years of experience in construction work
5 years is one year more than the actual requirement. It may seem reasonable but does not match the statutory text of HRS 444.
Option C: 2 years of experience in construction work
2 years is well below the statutory minimum. While 2 years of experience may qualify someone for lesser trades licenses, it is insufficient for a general contractor license under HRS 444.
Memory Technique
HRS 444 → 4 years. The chapter number '444' contains three 4s — remember that the experience requirement is also 4. A simple numeric association: Chapter 444 = 4 years.
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