Except as expressly permitted by federal law or this chapter, no person shall engage in any activity for which a charter to operate as a savings and loan association is required by this chapter, including without limitation the solicitation, acceptance, and holding of deposits in this State, the use of the term "savings and loan association", or the exercise of such other powers or privileges restricted to savings and loan associations under applicable law, unless it is a corporation incorporated in this State and has such a charter.
HRS § 412:7-101