Haw. Rev. Stat. § 448H-7: Temporary permit.

The board may issue a temporary permit to any person who has qualified as an elevator mechanic in another state with standards substantially equal to those of this chapter and who possesses skills or training not available in the State; provided that the board shall not register any such person as an apprentice elevator mechanic. The board shall, by rules and regulations, establish the terms of the temporary permit.