Key Industry Details
The Regulated Industries
Complete directory of Hawaii’s regulated industries and professions, detailing their governing boards, licensing requirements, and relevant HRS/HAR laws.
Jurisdiction Overview
Which Industry and professionals fall under RICO’s authority?
Professional and vocational licenses safeguard public health, welfare, and safety by regulating specialized services. Unlike general tax licenses or business registrations, they’re overseen by the PVL division of the DCCA
Why licensing matters:
- Ensures practitioners meet minimum education, training, and experience standards
- Protects consumers hiring specialized industry professionals
- Cannot be transferred or borrowed—unique to each license holder
- Governed by industry boards, commissions, or programs
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Licensed Industries Directory
Search our regulated industries directory for governing boards/programs, professions requiring
licenses/permits/certificates, and applicable HRS/HAR licensing laws
Accountancy
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Governing Board
Board of Public Accountancy
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Profession or Vocation License
Accountant Permit to Practice Firm Permit to Practice
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Governing Licensing Laws
HRS Chapter 466 HAR Chapter 71
Activity Desk
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Governing Board
Activity Desk Program
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Profession or Vocation License
Activity Desk (R)
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Governing Licensing Laws
HRS Chapter 468M
HAR Chapter 117
Acupuncture
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Governing Board
Board of Acupuncture
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Profession or Vocation License
Acupuncturist
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Governing Licensing Laws
HRS Chapter 436E
HAR Chapter 72
Appraisal (real estate)
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Governing Board
Appraisal Management Company Program
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Profession or Vocation License
Appraisal Management Company (R)
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Governing Licensing Laws
HRS Chapter 466L
Athletic Trainers
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Governing Board
Athletic Trainers Program
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Profession or Vocation License
Athletic Trainers (R)
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Governing Licensing Laws
HRS Chapter 436H
Barbering & Cosmetology
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Governing Board
Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
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Profession or Vocation License
Barber, Barber Shop, Beauty Operator Beauty Shop, Beauty Instructor, Beauty School, Beauty Apprentice, Barber Apprentice
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Governing Licensing Laws
For Barbering: HAR Chapter 438 HAR Chapter 73 For Cosmetology: HRS Chapter 439 HAR Chapter 78
Behavior Analysts
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Governing Board
Behavior Analyst Program
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Profession or Vocation License
Behavior Analyst
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Governing Licensing Laws
HRS Chapter 465D
Boxing
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Governing Board
Hawaii State Boxing Commission
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Profession or Vocation License
Boxer, Manager, Manager, Second, Timekeeper, Promoter, Judge, Referee, Physician
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Governing Licensing Laws
HRS Chapter 440
HAR Chapter 74
Cemetery
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Governing Board
Cemetery and Pre-Need Funeral Authority Program
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Profession or Vocation License
Cemetery Authority
Pre-Need Funeral Authority -
Governing Licensing Laws
HRS Chapter 441
HAR Chapter 75
Accountancy
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Governing Board
Board of Public Accountancy
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Governing Board
Board of Public Accountancy
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Governing Board
Board of Public Accountancy
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Governing Board
Board of Public Accountancy
Accountancy
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Governing Board
Board of Public Accountancy
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Governing Board
Board of Public Accountancy
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Governing Board
Board of Public Accountancy
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Governing Board
Board of Public Accountancy
Accountancy
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Governing Board
Board of Public Accountancy
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Governing Board
Board of Public Accountancy
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Governing Board
Board of Public Accountancy
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Governing Board
Board of Public Accountancy
Accountancy
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Governing Board
Board of Public Accountancy
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Governing Board
Board of Public Accountancy
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Governing Board
Board of Public Accountancy
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Governing Board
Board of Public Accountancy
Accountancy
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Governing Board
Board of Public Accountancy
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Governing Board
Board of Public Accountancy
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Governing Board
Board of Public Accountancy
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Governing Board
Board of Public Accountancy
Industry-Specific Info
Additional Information on certain
industries, trades, and professions
The following is a list of the regulated industries and the professionals and tradespersons who
perform their specialized services.
Design, Construction, and Property Services
Business, Financial and Employment Services
Automotive, Transportation and Security Services
Personal, Hospitality, and Lifestyle Services
