Action to recover under this section not barred when circumstances take matter outside applicability of this chapter. 58 H. 257, 567 P.2d 824.

Applicable even if party has knowledge that contractor has no license. 71 H. 175, 785 P.2d 1325.

Section permits a contractor, who performs both licensed and unlicensed work, to bring an action to recover payment for the licensed portion of the work. 86 H. 137 (App.), 948 P.2d 558.