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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThe state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) and the state Boards and Commissions released a summary of disciplinary actions through the month of May 2022 taken on individuals and entities with professional and vocational licenses in Hawaii.\u00a0 These disciplinary actions include dispositions based upon either the results of contested case hearings or settlement agreements submitted by the parties.\u00a0 Respondents enter into settlement agreements as a compromise of claims and to conserve on the expenses of proceeding with an administrative hearing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The DCCA and the Boards and Commissions are responsible for ensuring those with professional and vocational licenses are performing up to the standards prescribed by state law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BOARD OF NURSING<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Respondents: Linda Medastin, R.N.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Case Number: <\/strong>CLB 2021-249-L<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sanction:<\/strong> $1,000 fine<\/p>\n\n\n\n Effective Date: <\/strong>5-5-22<\/p>\n\n\n\n RICO alleges that on or about September 9, 2021, RICO filed a Petition for Disciplinary Action alleging that Respondent violated, in part, the following statute(s) and\/or rule(s): HRS \u00a7\u00a7 436B-19(13), 436B-19(15), 457-12(a)(8), 457-12(a)(10) and HAR \u00a7 16-89-60(5). (Board approved Settlement Agreement.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n BOARD OF PHARMACY<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Respondent: COSTCO Wholesale Corporation, dba COSTCO Pharmacy #562<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Case Number: <\/strong>PHA 2021-68-L<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sanction:<\/strong> $500 fine<\/p>\n\n\n\n Effective Date: <\/strong>5-19-22<\/p>\n\n\n\n RICO alleges that Respondent was disciplined by the Board of Pharmacy for the States of Maine and Alaska, in potential violation of HRS \u00a7 436B-19(13). (Board approved Settlement Agreement.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Respondent: Easy Rx Pad, LLC, dba Procure Pharmaceutical Services<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Case Number: <\/strong>PHA 2022-22-L<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sanction:<\/strong> $1,000 fine<\/p>\n\n\n\n Effective Date: <\/strong>5-19-22<\/p>\n\n\n\n RICO alleges that Respondent was disciplined by the State of Kansas and failed to timely report the action to the Board, in potential violation of HRS \u00a7\u00a7 436B-19(13) and 436B-19(15). (Board approved Settlement Agreement.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Respondent: Chewy Pharmacy KY, LLC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Case Number: <\/strong>PHA 2021-45-L<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sanction:<\/strong> $500 fine<\/p>\n\n\n\n Effective Date: <\/strong>5-19-22<\/p>\n\n\n\n RICO alleges that Respondent was disciplined by the State of Maine, in potential violation of HRS \u00a7 436B-19(13). (Board approved Settlement Agreement.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Respondent: Caremark Texas Mail Pharmacy, LLC, dba CVS Caremark<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Case Number: <\/strong>PHA 2022-19-L<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sanction:<\/strong> $1,000 fine<\/p>\n\n\n\n Effective Date: <\/strong>5-19-22<\/p>\n\n\n\n RICO alleges that Respondent was disciplined by the State of Maine and failed to timely report the action to the Board, in potential violation of HRS \u00a7\u00a7 436B-19(13) and 461-21(a)(4) and HAR \u00a7 16-95-110(a)(18). (Board approved Settlement Agreement.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Respondent: Agropec Trading, LLC dba Allivet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Case Number: <\/strong>PHA 2022-2-L<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sanction:<\/strong> $1,500 fine<\/p>\n\n\n\n Effective Date: <\/strong>5-19-22<\/p>\n\n\n\n RICO alleges that Respondent was disciplined by the States of Nebraska and Alabama and failed to timely report the Nebraska disciplinary action to the Board, in potential violation of HRS \u00a7\u00a7 436B-19(13) and 436B-19(15). (Board approved Settlement Agreement.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Respondent: Pacifico West Rx, Inc., dba Purescience Rx<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Case Number: <\/strong>PHA 2022-8-L<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sanction:<\/strong> $500 fine<\/p>\n\n\n\n Effective Date: <\/strong>5-19-22<\/p>\n\n\n\n RICO alleges that Respondent was disciplined by the State of Virginia, in potential violation of HRS \u00a7 436B-19(13). (Board approved Settlement Agreement.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Respondent: Promise Pharmacy, LLC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Case Number: <\/strong>PHA 2021-4-L<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sanction:<\/strong> $1,000 fine<\/p>\n\n\n\n Effective Date: <\/strong>5-19-22<\/p>\n\n\n\n RICO alleges that Respondent was disciplined by the States of Florida and Maine, in potential violation of HRS \u00a7 436B-19(13). (Board approved Settlement Agreement.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Respondent: RXC Acquisition Company, dba RxCrossroads by McKesson<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Case Number: <\/strong>PHA 2022-25-L<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sanction:<\/strong> $500 fine<\/p>\n\n\n\n Effective Date: <\/strong>5-19-22<\/p>\n\n\n\n RICO alleges that Respondent was disciplined by the State of Kentucky, in potential violation of HRS \u00a7 436B-19(13). (Board approved Settlement Agreement.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Respondent: Integrity Rx Specialty Pharmacy, LLC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Case Number: <\/strong>PHA 2022-6-L and PHA 2022-21-L<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sanction:<\/strong> $1,000 fine<\/p>\n\n\n\n Effective Date: <\/strong>5-19-22<\/p>\n\n\n\n RICO alleges that Respondent was disciplined by the States of Louisiana and Alabama, in potential violation of HRS \u00a7 436B-19(13). (Board approved Settlement Agreement.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Respondent: Enclara Pharmacia, Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Case Number: <\/strong>PHA 2022-14-L<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sanction:<\/strong> $500 fine<\/p>\n\n\n\n Effective Date: <\/strong>5-19-22<\/p>\n\n\n\n RICO alleges that Respondent was disciplined by the State of Louisiana, in potential violation of HRS \u00a7 436B-19(13). (Board approved Settlement Agreement.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Respondent: Watson Rx Solutions, Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Case Number: <\/strong>PHA 2022-7-L<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sanction:<\/strong> $1,500 fine<\/p>\n\n\n\n Effective Date: <\/strong>5-19-22<\/p>\n\n\n\n RICO alleges that Respondent was disciplined by the States of Mississippi and Alabama and failed to timely report the actions to the Board, in potential violation of HRS \u00a7\u00a7 436B-19(13) and 436B-19(15). (Board approved Settlement Agreement.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Respondent: Valor Compounding Pharmacy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Case Number: <\/strong>PHA 2020-154-L<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sanction:<\/strong> $1,000 fine<\/p>\n\n\n\n Effective Date: <\/strong>5-19-22<\/p>\n\n\n\n RICO alleges that Respondent was disciplined by the State of California, in potential violation of HRS \u00a7 436B-19(13). (Board approved Settlement Agreement.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Respondent: Walgreens.com, Inc., dba Walgreens<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Case Number: <\/strong>PHA 2021-54-L<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sanction:<\/strong> $1,000 fine<\/p>\n\n\n\n Effective Date: <\/strong>5-19-22<\/p>\n\n\n\n RICO alleges that Respondent was disciplined by the State of California and failed to timely report the action to the Board, in potential violation of HRS \u00a7\u00a7 436B-19(13) and 436B-19(15). (Board approved Settlement Agreement.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Respondent: SP2, LLC<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Case Number: <\/strong>PHA 2021-58-L<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sanction:<\/strong> $500 fine<\/p>\n\n\n\n Effective Date: <\/strong>5-19-22<\/p>\n\n\n\n RICO alleges that Respondent was disciplined by the State of Alabama, in potential violation of HRS \u00a7 436B-19(13). (Board approved Settlement Agreement.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR INDUSTRY BOARD<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Respondents: Tony Hawaii Hilo, LLC and Dustin Higa (Hawaii)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Case Number: <\/strong>ARP 2021-59-L and ARP 2022-25-L<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sanction:<\/strong> $750 fine<\/p>\n\n\n\n Effective Date: <\/strong>5-19-22<\/p>\n\n\n\n RICO alleges that from July 1, 2021 to March 28, 2022, Respondent TONY HAWAII advertised, marketed, and performed motor vehicle repairs for compensation without a licensed mechanic in A1, A2, A3, A6, A7 and A8 classifications, in potential violation of HRS \u00a7\u00a7 437B-11(6), 437B-11(13) and 437B-23.5 and HAR \u00a7 16-87-33(3). RICO also alleges that from July 1, 2021 to March 28, 2022, Respondent HIGA engaged in activities of a mechanic for compensation without a valid mechanic\u2019s license, in potential violated HRS \u00a7\u00a7 437B-7, 437B-11(6) and 436B-19(17). (Board approved Settlement Agreement.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n CONTRACTORS LICENSE BOARD<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Respondents: Duarte N. Lima (Kauai)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Case Number: <\/strong>CLB 2021-283-L<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sanction:<\/strong> $1,000 fine<\/p>\n\n\n\n Effective Date: <\/strong>5-19-22<\/p>\n\n\n\n RICO alleges that on or about October 29, 2018, Respondent registered with the State of Hawaii the tradename Acacia Construction. RICO also alleges that Respondent advertised for contracting services, including but not limited to home construction and remodeling, in Acacia\u2019s name and on Acacia\u2019s website. RICO alleges that Respondent used his license number on Acacia\u2019s website. Respondent did not state that the license number was Respondent\u2019s and not Acacia\u2019s. RICO alleges that Respondent did not register any trade name that he would operate under with the Board, in potential violation of HRS \u00a7 444-17(12) and HAR \u00a7 16-77-8(a). (Board approved Settlement Agreement.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n BOARD OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Respondents: Michelle N. F. Sayball, N.D. (Maui)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Case Number: <\/strong>NAT 2021-4-L<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sanction:<\/strong> Reprimand, $2,000 fine and complete continuing education course(s)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Effective Date: <\/strong>5-25-22<\/p>\n\n\n\n RICO alleges that Respondent breached patient privacy and confidentiality, in potential violation of HRS \u00a7\u00a7 455-11(5) and 455-11(18) and HAR \u00a7\u00a7 16-88-80(a)(3) and 16-88-80(a)(8)(B). (Board approved Settlement Agreement.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n REAL ESTATE COMMISSION<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Respondent: Touchstone Properties, LTD.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Case Number: <\/strong>REC 2021-168-L<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sanction:<\/strong> $500 fine and pay restitution<\/p>\n\n\n\n Effective Date: <\/strong>5-27-22<\/p>\n\n\n\n RICO alleges that Respondent violated HRS \u00a7 514B-154(j) by charging more than the statutory limit of $1.00 per page for documents requested by an owner. RICO also alleges that Respondent, as a result of their request for administrative fees in violation of HRS \u00a7 514B-154(j), the production of the Owners List was delayed, resulting in the failure to deliver the Owners List within the required thirty days, all in potential violation of HRS \u00a7\u00a7 467-14(13), 514B-154.5(a)(6), (12) and (14), 514B-154.5(c) and 514B-154.5(f). (Board approved Settlement Agreement.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Respondent: Touchstone Properties, LTD.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Case Number: <\/strong>REC 2021-238-L<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sanction:<\/strong> $1,500 fine<\/p>\n\n\n\n Effective Date: <\/strong>5-27-22<\/p>\n\n\n\n RICO alleges that Respondent failed to respond to Complainant\u2019s document request in accordance with HRS Chapter 514B within the required thirty days, in potential violation of HRS \u00a7\u00a7 467-14(13), 514B-154.5(a)(12) and (14) and 514B-154.5(c). (Board approved Settlement Agreement.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Respondent: Touchstone Properties, LTD.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Case Number: <\/strong>REC 2021-254-L<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sanction:<\/strong> $2,500 fine<\/p>\n\n\n\n Effective Date: <\/strong>5-27-22<\/p>\n\n\n\n RICO alleges that Respondent failed to respond to Complainant\u2019s document request in accordance with HRS Chapter 514B within the required thirty days, in potential violation of HRS \u00a7\u00a7 467-14(13), 514B-154.5(a)(12) and (14) and 514B-154.5(c). (Board approved Settlement Agreement.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Respondent: Touchstone Properties, LTD.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Case Number: <\/strong>REC 2021-285-L<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sanction:<\/strong> $3,000 fine<\/p>\n\n\n\n Effective Date: <\/strong>5-27-22<\/p>\n\n\n\n RICO alleges that Respondent failed to respond to Complainant\u2019s document request in accordance with HRS Chapter 514B within the required thirty days, in potential violation of HRS \u00a7\u00a7 467-14(13), 514B-154.5(a)(12) and (14) and 514B-154.5(c). (Board approved Settlement Agreement.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Respondent: Touchstone Properties, LTD.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Case Number: <\/strong>REC 2021-286-L<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sanction:<\/strong> $4,000 fine<\/p>\n\n\n\n Effective Date: <\/strong>5-27-22<\/p>\n\n\n\n RICO alleges that Respondent failed to respond to Complainant\u2019s document request in accordance with HRS Chapter 514B within the required amount of time, in potential violation of HRS \u00a7\u00a7 467-14(13) and 514B-154.5(a)(9) and (14). (Board approved Settlement Agreement.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Respondent: Touchstone Properties, LTD.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Case Number: <\/strong>REC 2021-287-L<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sanction:<\/strong> $4,500 fine<\/p>\n\n\n\n Effective Date: <\/strong>5-27-22<\/p>\n\n\n\n RICO alleges that Respondent failed to respond to Complainant\u2019s document request in accordance with HRS Chapter 514B within the required thirty days, in potential violation of HRS \u00a7\u00a7 467-14(13), 514B-154.5(a)(12) and (14) and 514B-154.5(c). (Board approved Settlement Agreement.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Respondent: James M. Merrell<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Case Number: <\/strong>REC 2021-168-L plus 5 other cases<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sanction:<\/strong> $4,000 fine<\/p>\n\n\n\n Effective Date: <\/strong>5-27-22<\/p>\n\n\n\n RICO alleges that Respondent has direct management and supervision over the brokerage firm (Touchstone Properties, Ltd.) and its real estate licenses. In execution of these duties, Respondent failed to supervise his employees pertaining to document requests made pursuant to HRS Chapter 514B and personally lost records pertaining to changes in Waialae Places board\u2019s compensation. RICO alleges that Respondent violated HRS \u00a7 514B-154(j) by charging more than the statutory limit of $1.00 per page. RICO also alleges that Respondent failed to respond to Complainant\u2019s document request in accordance with HRS Chapter 514B by the required deadline on six separate instances, all in potential violation of HRS \u00a7\u00a7 467-1.6, 467-14(13), 514B-154.5(a)(6), (9), (12) and (14), 514B-154.5(c) and 514B-154.5(f). (Board approved Settlement Agreement.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Respondent: Gordon Heinicke<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Case Number: <\/strong>REC 2021-168-L plus 5 other cases<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sanction:<\/strong> $250 fine<\/p>\n\n\n\n Effective Date: <\/strong>5-27-22<\/p>\n\n\n\n RICO alleges that Respondent was the real estate salesperson managing Waialae Place for Respondents Touchstone and Merrrell. RICO alleges that Respondent violated HRS \u00a7 514B-154(j) by charging more than the statutory limit of $1.00 per page. RICO also alleges that Respondent failed to respond to Complainant\u2019s document request in accordance with HRS Chapter 514B by the required deadline on six separate instances, all in potential violation of HRS \u00a7\u00a7 467-14(13), 514B-154.5(a)(6), (9), (12) and (14), 514B-154.5(c) and 514B-154.5(f). (Board approved Settlement Agreement.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Respondent: Certified Management, Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Case Number: <\/strong>REC 2020-447-L<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sanction:<\/strong> $3,000 fine<\/p>\n\n\n\n Effective Date: <\/strong>5-27-22<\/p>\n\n\n\n RICO alleges that Respondent failed to notify Complainant in writing at least ten days prior to incurring the reasonable costs of providing the information, namely the charge for administrative hours exceeding eight hours for the year 2020. The cost would be incurred on December 16, 2020, the date the documents were due. Respondent provided a six-day notice to Complainant. RICO alleges that Respondent failed to deliver any documents outlined in Complainant\u2019s request, due to Respondent\u2019s failure to provide a ten-day notice prior to incurring costs, by the statutory deadline of December 16, 2020. RICO alleges that Respondent failed to provide written authorization or written refusal with an explanation for the requested documents by December 16, 2020, all in potential violation of HRS \u00a7\u00a7 467-14(13), 514B-154.5(a)(10), (12) and (14), and 514B-154.5(b)-(c). (Board approved Settlement Agreement.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Respondent: Quam Properties Hawaii, Inc. (Maui)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Case Number: <\/strong>REC 2021-255-L<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sanction:<\/strong> $1,500 fine<\/p>\n\n\n\n Effective Date: <\/strong>5-27-22<\/p>\n\n\n\n RICO alleges that Respondent failed to deliver the termite report or provide a legally compliant response to the Complainant within thirty days of Complainant\u2019s February 14, 2022 request. RICO alleges that Respondent failed to provide written authorization or written refusal with an explanation for other documents not required under the applicable statutes within thirty days of Complainant\u2019s February 14, 2022 request, all in potential violation of HRS \u00a7\u00a7 467-14(13), 514B-154.5(a)(10), (12) and (14), and 514B-154.5(c). (Board approved Settlement Agreement.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Respondents: Nancy S. Cabral and Day-Lum Rentals & Management Inc., dba Day-Lum Rentals (Hawaii)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Case Number: <\/strong>REC 2013-378-L<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sanction:<\/strong> $500 fine<\/p>\n\n\n\n Effective Date: <\/strong>5-27-22<\/p>\n\n\n\n RICO alleges that in or around 2013, a complaint was filed alleging the Respondents and their agents and affiliates mismanaged a vacation rental home located in Keaau, Hawaii, in potential violation of HRS \u00a7\u00a7 467-1.6(a), 467-1.6(b)(1) \u2013 (b)(3) and (b)(8) and\/or 467-14(13). (Board approved Settlement Agreement.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Respondents: Kailua Beach Realty Ltd., Yukie M.L. Pakele and Timothy Murray<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Case Number: <\/strong>REC 2020-191-L<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sanction:<\/strong> $2,000 fine and automatic revocation of licenses without further hearing if Respondents fail to fully and timely comply with the terms of this Settlement Agreement<\/p>\n\n\n\n Effective Date: <\/strong>5-27-22<\/p>\n\n\n\n