Hawaii Revised Statutes Division 2. Business § 437B-4

(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 individual 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) Develop and administer 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.