Which agency in Hawaii is responsible for issuing contractor licenses under HRS 444?
Correct Answer
C) Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) is responsible for contractor licensing in Hawaii under HRS 444.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) administers contractor licensing in Hawaii through its Contractors License Board, which operates under HRS 444. The DCCA oversees professional and vocational licensing across many industries in the state.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism
The Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) focuses on economic policy, tourism promotion, and business development — it does not handle professional licensing or contractor regulation.
Option B: Department of Planning and Permitting
The Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) issues building permits at the county level and enforces zoning codes, but it does not issue contractor licenses at the state level.
Option D: Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) oversees labor laws, workers' compensation, and workplace safety — important for contractors, but not the licensing authority under HRS 444.
Memory Technique
DCCA = 'Deals with Credentials of Contractors Always.' The DCCA is the consumer-protection arm of state government — licensing contractors is part of protecting consumers from unlicensed practitioners.
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