The department director may commence a proceeding under § 414-402 to administratively dissolve a corporation if the corporation fails to:

(1) Pay any fees prescribed by law;

Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 414-401

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Department director: means the director of commerce and consumer affairs, unless the context otherwise requires. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 414-3
  • Proceeding: includes civil suit and criminal, administrative, and investigatory action. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 414-3
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
(2) File its annual report for a period of two years;
(3) Appoint and maintain an agent for service of process as required; or
(4) File a statement of a change in the name of the agent as required under chapter 425R.