# Haw. Rev. Stat. § 412:2-100.5: Powers of the commissioner

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T22_C412_S412%3A2-100.5

## Section

- **Citation:** Haw. Rev. Stat. § 412:2-100.5
- **Heading:** Powers of the commissioner
- **Jurisdiction:** Hawaii
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Hawaii Code / Division 2 / Title 22 / Chapter 412 / Section 412:2-100.5

## Text

In addition to any other powers provided by law, the commissioner shall have the authority to:

(1) Administer and enforce the provisions and requirements of this chapter;

(2) Adopt, amend, or repeal rules or issue declaratory rulings pursuant to chapter 91 to effectuate the purposes of this chapter;

(3) Issue informal nonbinding interpretations to effectuate the purposes of this chapter;

(4) Develop requirements for charter or licensure through rules;

(5) Investigate and conduct hearings regarding any violation of this chapter or any rule or order of, or agreement with, the commissioner; and

(6) Require a licensed or chartered entity or other entity with a certificate of authority to comply with any rule, guidance, guideline, statement, supervisory policy, or any similar proclamation issued or adopted by the appropriate federal regulatory authority. [L 2013, c 172, §1]

## Nearby sections

- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 412:1-101 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T22_C412_S412%3A1-101.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 412:1-102 Scope and application of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T22_C412_S412%3A1-102.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 412:1-103 Application to existing financial institutions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T22_C412_S412%3A1-103.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 412:1-104 Names.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T22_C412_S412%3A1-104.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 412:1-105 Deposits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T22_C412_S412%3A1-105.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 412:1-106 Headings; references.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T22_C412_S412%3A1-106.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 412:1-107 Particular provisions prevail.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T22_C412_S412%3A1-107.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 412:1-108 Jurisdiction conferred upon circuit court.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T22_C412_S412%3A1-108.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 412:1-109 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T22_C412_S412%3A1-109.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 412:2-100.5 Powers of the commissioner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T22_C412_S412%3A2-100.5.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 412:2-101 Deputy commissioner, acting commissioner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T22_C412_S412%3A2-101.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 412:2-102 Examiners and other personnel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T22_C412_S412%3A2-102.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 412:2-103 Disqualifications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T22_C412_S412%3A2-103.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 412:2-104 Confidentiality of information possessed by commissioner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T22_C412_S412%3A2-104.md)

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