08-21-2006, 05:55 AM
Just as an example, I have a friend who has been and still is a licensed general contractor in California for over 30 years. His license is not transferable to Hawaii, and additional he was told that he does not have enough experience working under a licensed general contractor in Hawaii to qualify at this time. He was told he needs 4 years experience. He has already built 2 homes here for himself. He can well afford the bonding issues, financial submittals are clean, no DCCA issues in California.... but still 4 years experience? So he is circumventing the law by getting the final, then painting, flooring, etc, anything not required for final - living in it to suit the owner/builder requirements and then selling.
What I have found is that Hawaii is very protective of licensing UNLESS it is something the state is running low on - say X-ray techs or nurses who can transfer licenses for $20. Architects, attorneys, builders can not. ( I am sure there are many others). Hawaii is one of the few states that doesnt "reciprocate" on many licenses.
IMHO, although the OB law & licensing is said to protect, I truly believe it was orginally set up to protect contractors. It came onto the books in the late 80'swhen construction was at a very low.
-Cat
What I have found is that Hawaii is very protective of licensing UNLESS it is something the state is running low on - say X-ray techs or nurses who can transfer licenses for $20. Architects, attorneys, builders can not. ( I am sure there are many others). Hawaii is one of the few states that doesnt "reciprocate" on many licenses.
IMHO, although the OB law & licensing is said to protect, I truly believe it was orginally set up to protect contractors. It came onto the books in the late 80'swhen construction was at a very low.
-Cat