Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 16 - DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS
Chapter 112 - COLLECTION AGENCIES
Subchapter 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 16-112-2 - Definitions
Definitions of terms found in section 443B-1, HRS, are incorporated by reference and made a part of this chapter. In addition, the following definitions shall be included:
"Acting under an order of court" means acting at the direction of the court and not merely collecting or attempting to collect a court ordered judgment on behalf of the prevailing party.
"Chattel" means an item of tangible movable or immovable property except real estate and things which are part and parcel of it.
"Direct management and control" means the act by the principal collector of personally conducting or supervising the operations and activities of the collection agency business in this State.
"Immediate access" means retrievable within five business days.
"Indebtedness" means any obligation or alleged obligation of a consumer to pay money or other forms of payment owed to another person.
"Judgment" includes, but is not limited to, damage amounts, liens, garnishments, attachments, child support or alimony imposed by an order of court.
