The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), along with its state Boards and Commissions, has released a summary of disciplinary actions taken against professionals and businesses holding licenses in the state through January 2026. The measures are part of ongoing efforts to ensure that licensees meet standards set by state law.
The disciplinary actions result from either contested case hearings or settlement agreements reached between the parties involved. According to the DCCA, respondents may enter into settlements as a way to resolve claims and reduce the costs associated with administrative hearings.
In one case, Khoa Dang Nguyen, O.D., was fined $800 after it was found he completed only 28 out of 36 required hours of continuing education during his licensing period. This was deemed a potential violation of several Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) and Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR).
Another action involved Kurt W. Williams, who received a $2,000 fine for failing to disclose a conviction for operating a vehicle under the influence when applying for a motor vehicle salesperson license. He answered “No” to an application question about unannulled or unexpunged convictions despite having one on record.
Meade Electric LLC, doing business as Maui Electricians, and Zachariah J. Meade were sanctioned with a $2,500 fine for not providing homeowners with fully signed contracts detailing lien rights and other protections before starting work on projects.
Diversified Conveyors International, LLC was fined $3,000 after failing to report two instances of disciplinary action issued by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations within the required 30-day window.
In matters related to massage therapy licenses, Jeffrey T. Smith and Sakura Spa LLC were fined $13,500 and ordered to immediately stop aiding or abetting unlicensed massage activity after allowing individuals without proper licenses or permits to practice massage for compensation. Matthew C. Jolley was required to complete an ethics course following allegations that he did not end a massage session in accordance with professional codes designed to prevent inappropriate behavior.
These disciplinary actions are part of broader oversight functions carried out by state boards under the DCCA’s direction. The office operates within Hawaii’s system of governance alongside other agencies such as the Governor’s office, which addresses issues including healthcare access expansion, homelessness through housing programs, recovery from wildfires affecting areas like Lahaina official website, tax reforms aimed at affordability official website, renewable energy initiatives official website, and support for community recovery efforts official website.
