RELEASE: DCCA DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS (THROUGH NOVEMBER 2024)

Posted on Dec 24, 2024 in Latest Department News, Newsroom

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 23, 2024

HONOLULU – The state Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) and its respective Boards and Commissions released a summary of disciplinary actions through the month of November 2024, taken on individuals and entities with professional and vocational licenses in Hawai‘i. These disciplinary actions include dispositions based upon either the results of contested case hearings or settlement agreements submitted by the parties. Respondents enter into settlement agreements as a compromise to claims and to conserve on the expenses of proceeding with an administrative hearing.

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.

 

Respondent:       Curtis R. Bekkum

Case Number:     MED 2018-85-L

Sanction:             License revocation

Effective Date:    11-14-24

The Board adopted the Hearings Officer’s recommended decision and found and concluded Respondent violated HRS §§ 453-8(a)(12) and 436B-19(12). (Board’s Final Order after contested case hearing.)