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HI Rev Stat § 457B-10 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|457B. Nursing Home Administrators Act|457B-10 Injunctive relief.

  §457B-10 Injunctive relief. The director may apply for an injunction in any court of competent jurisdiction to enjoin any person who has not been issued a license or whose license has been suspended or revoked or has expired from practicing nursing home administration; and, upon the filing of a verified petition in the court, the court or any judge thereof, if satisfied by affidavit or otherwise, may issue a temporary injunction, without notice or bond, enjoining the defendant from further practicing nursing home administration. A copy of the verified complaint shall be served upon the defendant and the proceedings shall thereafter be conducted as in other civil cases. If it is established that the defendant has been or is practicing nursing home administration without having been issued a license or has been or is practicing nursing home administration after the defendant's license has been suspended or revoked or has expired, the court or any judge thereof may enter a decree enjoining the defendant from further practicing nursing home administration. In case of violation of any injunction issued under this section, the court may summarily try and punish the offender for contempt of court. The injunction proceeding shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, all penalties and other remedies provided in this chapter. [L 1970, c 63, pt of §1; am L 1983, c 135, §4; am L 1997, c 235, §10]
HI Rev Stat § 457B-11 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|457B. Nursing Home Administrators Act|457B-11 Severability.

  §457B-11 Severability. If any provision of this chapter, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of the chapter which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this chapter are severable. [L 1970, c 63, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 457B-12 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|457B. Nursing Home Administrators Act|457B-12 Penalties.

  §457B-12 Penalties. Any person who violates this chapter shall be fined not more than $500 for a first offense. For each subsequent offense the person shall be fined not more than $1,000, or imprisoned not more than one year, or both. [L 1970, c 63, pt of §1; am L 1983, c 135, §5]
HI Rev Stat § 457B-13 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|457B. Nursing Home Administrators Act|457B-13 Remedies or penalties cumulative.

  §457B-13 Remedies or penalties cumulative. Unless otherwise expressly provided, the remedies or penalties provided by this chapter are cumulative to each other and to the remedies or penalties available under all other laws of this State. [L 1986, c 211, §5]
HI Rev Stat § 457G-1 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|457G. Occupational Therapy Practice|457G-1 Definitions.

  §457G-1 Definitions. As used in this chapter unless the context otherwise requires:  "Department" means the department of commerce and consumer affairs.  "Director" means the director of commerce and consumer affairs.  "Foreign-trained person" means a person who has completed an educational program or course of study in occupational therapy in an institution located outside the United States.  "Occupational therapist" means a person who engages in the practice of occupational therapy in this State.  "Occupational therapy assistant" means a person who engages in the practice of occupational therapy under the supervision of and in partnership with an occupational therapist. [L 2001, c 198, pt of §1; am L 2003, c 97, §5; am L 2014, c 209, §3] Note  Former §457G-1 renumbered as §457G-1.5.
HI Rev Stat § 457G-1.2 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|457G. Occupational Therapy Practice|457G-1.2 Occupational therapy program.

  §457G-1.2 Occupational therapy program. There is established an occupational therapy program within the department to be administered by the director. [L 2014, c 209, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 457G-1.3 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|457G. Occupational Therapy Practice|457G-1.3 Powers and duties of the director.

  §457G-1.3 Powers and duties of the director. In addition to any other powers and duties authorized by law, the director shall have the powers and duties to:  (1) Grant, deny, renew, refuse to renew, restore, terminate, reinstate, condition, restrict, suspend, or revoke a license issued pursuant to this chapter;  (2) Grant permission to a person to practice occupational therapy and to use the title of "licensed occupational therapist" or a description indicating that the person is a licensed occupational therapist in this State;  (3) Grant permission to a person to practice as an occupational therapy assistant and to use the title "licensed occupational therapy assistant" or a description indicating that the person is a licensed occupational therapy assistant in this State;  (4) Adopt, amend, or repeal rules pursuant to chapter 91 as the director finds necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter;  (5) Administer, coordinate, and enforce this chapter;  (6) Discipline a licensed occupational therapist or licensed occupational therapy assistant on grounds specified by this chapter or chapter 436B or for any violation of rules adopted by the director pursuant to this chapter;  (7) Refuse to license a person for failure to meet the licensing requirements in this chapter or for any reason specified by this chapter as grounds to discipline an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant; and  (8) Appoint an advisory committee composed of practicing occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants to assist with the implementation of this chapter. [L 2014, c 209, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 457G-1.4 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|457G. Occupational Therapy Practice|457G-1.4 License required.

  §457G-1.4 License required. (a) Except as specifically provided in this chapter, no person shall engage in the practice of occupational therapy or use the title "licensed occupational therapist" or "occupational therapist" without a valid license to practice occupational therapy issued pursuant to this chapter.  (b) Except as specifically provided in this chapter, no person shall engage in the practice of occupational therapy as an occupational therapy assistant or use the title "licensed occupational therapy assistant" or "occupational therapy assistant" unless:  (1) The practice is performed under the supervision of and in partnership with a person who is an occupational therapist licensed to practice occupational therapy in the State; and  (2) The person possesses a valid license issued pursuant to this chapter to practice occupational therapy as an occupational therapy assistant.  (c) Any person who violates this section shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 per violation. [L 2014, c 209, pt of §2; am L 2015, c 35, §17]
HI Rev Stat § 457G-2 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|457G. Occupational Therapy Practice|457G-2 Qualifications of occupational therapists.

  §457G-2 Qualifications of occupational therapists. (a) To qualify for licensure in this State, occupational therapists shall have completed the educational requirements and supervised field work experience required for certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and shall have passed a national certification examination administered by that association.  (b) In the case of foreign-trained persons, the applicant for an occupational therapy license shall have completed the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy eligibility determination process for occupational therapists and shall have passed a national certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. [L 1978, c 146, pt of §1; am L 1998, c 35, §1 as superseded by c 97, § §2, 4; am L 2001, c 198, §3; am L 2003, c 97, §4; am L 2014, c 209, §5]
HI Rev Stat § 457G-2.5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|457G. Occupational Therapy Practice|457G-2.5 REPEALED. L 2003, c 97, §6.

 §457G-2.5 REPEALED. L 2003, c 97, §6.
HI Rev Stat § 457G-2.6 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|457G. Occupational Therapy Practice|457G-2.6 Qualifications of occupational therapy assistants.

  §457G-2.6 Qualifications of occupational therapy assistants. (a) Effective January 1, 2017, occupational therapy assistants shall be licensed pursuant to this chapter.  (b) To qualify for licensure in this State, occupational therapy assistants shall have completed the educational requirements and supervised field work required for certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and shall have passed a national certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.  (c) In the case of foreign-trained persons, the applicant for an occupational therapy assistant license shall have completed the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy eligibility determination process for occupational therapy assistants and shall have passed a national certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. [L 2014, c 209, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 457G-2.7 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|457G. Occupational Therapy Practice|457G-2.7 Supervision of occupational therapy assistants; partnership with occupational therapists.

  §457G-2.7 Supervision of occupational therapy assistants; partnership with occupational therapists. (a) An occupational therapy assistant may practice occupational therapy only under the supervision of, and in partnership with, an occupational therapist who is licensed to practice occupational therapy in the State. The occupational therapist shall be responsible for occupational therapy evaluation, appropriate reassessment, treatment planning, interventions, and discharge from occupational therapy based on standard professional guidelines. The supervising occupational therapist and the supervised occupational therapy assistant shall have legal and ethical responsibility for ongoing management of supervision, including providing, requesting, giving, or obtaining supervision.  (b) The supervising occupational therapist shall:  (1) Determine the frequency, level, and nature of supervision with input from the occupational therapy assistant; and  (2) Base the supervision determination on a variety of factors, including the clients' required level of care, treatment plan, and experience and pertinent skills of the occupational therapy assistant.  (c) The supervising occupational therapist shall supervise the occupational therapy assistant to ensure that the occupational therapy assistant:  (1) Does not initiate or alter a treatment program without prior evaluation by and approval of the supervising occupational therapist;  (2) Obtains prior approval of the supervising occupational therapist before making adjustments to a specific treatment procedure; and  (3) Does not interpret data beyond the scope of the occupational therapy assistant's education and training. [L 2014, c 209, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 457G-5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|457G. Occupational Therapy Practice|457G-5 Exemptions.

  §457G-5 Exemptions. (a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit any person from acting within the scope of a license issued to that person under any other law; provided that the person shall not claim to be an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant, or claim to be performing occupational therapy, unless the person is also licensed under this chapter.  (b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit students in an educational program for occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants from participating in activities that are conducted as part of the educational program and are under the guidance and supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.  (c) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit a person licensed as an occupational therapist in another state or foreign country from practicing occupational therapy in this State if the person is part of an educational demonstration or instructional program or seminar sponsored by an educational institution, hospital, medical care program, the Occupational Therapy Association of Hawaii, or any other similar person or group, for the duration of the program or seminar and confined to the purpose of the program or seminar.  (d) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit an occupational therapist who is practicing in the United States armed services, United States Public Health Service, or Department of Veterans Affairs pursuant to federal regulations for state licensure of health care providers from practicing as an occupational therapist; provided that if the person, while federally employed as an occupational therapist, engages in the practice of occupational therapy outside the course and scope of the person's federal employment, the person shall be required to obtain a license in accordance with this chapter. [L 2014, c 209, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 457G-6 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|457G. Occupational Therapy Practice|457G-6 Biennial renewal; failure to renew; restoration, inactive license; conversion from registration.

  §457G-6 Biennial renewal; failure to renew; restoration, inactive license; conversion from registration. (a) The biennial renewal fee shall be paid to the department on or before December 31 of each even-numbered year. Failure, neglect, or refusal of any licensee to pay the biennial renewal fee on or before this date shall constitute a forfeiture of the license. A forfeited license may be restored upon written application within one year from the date of forfeiture and the payment of the delinquent fee plus an amount equal to fifty per cent of the delinquent fee.  (b) Upon written application by the licensee, the director may place the licensee's active license on inactive status. During the inactive period, a licensee shall not engage in the practice of occupational therapy. The license may be reactivated at any time by the licensee by submitting a written application to the director and payment of the renewal and any other applicable fees. A licensee's inactive status shall not deprive the director of the director's authority to institute or continue any disciplinary or enforcement action against the licensee.  (c) Effective with the December 31, 2014, renewal period, each active occupational therapist registration shall be converted to an active occupational therapist license by operation of law. The conversion from registration to licensure shall not:  (1) Affect any prior discipline, limitation, or condition imposed by the director on an occupational therapist's registration;  (2) Limit the director's authority over any registrant; or  (3) Affect any pending investigation or administrative proceeding.  (d) Effective January 1, 2015, the director shall treat any application pending for an occupational therapist registration as an application for licensure, and the application shall be subject to the requirements established by the director in accordance with this chapter. [L 2014, c 209, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 457G-7 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|457G. Occupational Therapy Practice|457G-7 License revocation or suspension; reinstatement; probation.

 §457G-7 License revocation or suspension; reinstatement; probation. (a) In addition to any other actions authorized by law, any license issued under this chapter may be revoked or suspended by the director at any time for any cause authorized by law, including but not limited to the following:  (1) Obtaining a fee on the assurance that a manifestly incurable disease can be permanently cured;  (2) Wilfully betraying patient confidentiality;  (3) Making an untruthful and improbable statement in advertising one's practice or business;  (4) False, fraudulent, or deceptive advertising;  (5) Being habituated to the excessive use of drugs or alcohol or being or having been addicted to, dependent on, or a habitual user of a narcotic, barbiturate, amphetamine, hallucinogen, or other drug having similar effects;  (6) Practicing occupational therapy while the ability to practice is impaired by alcohol, drugs, or mental instability;  (7) Procuring a license through fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit, or knowingly permitting an unlicensed person to practice occupational therapy;  (8) Professional misconduct, gross negligence, or manifest incapacity in the practice of occupational therapy;  (9) Conduct or practice contrary to recognized standards of ethics for the practice of occupational therapy in the United States; or  (10) Violation of this chapter, chapter 436B, or any rule or order of the director.  (b) To reinstate a suspended license, or to grant licensure to an applicant whose license was previously revoked, the director may require further education or training or require proof of competence in performance.  (c) In lieu of revoking or suspending a license, the director may place the licensee on probation, the terms of which may require observation of the licensee by a licensed occupational therapist.  (d) Any licensee or applicant who violates this section may be fined not more than $1,000 per violation in addition to any other fine or fee imposed. [L 2014, c 209, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 458-1 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|458. Opticians, Dispensing|458-1 Dispensing optician defined.

  §458-1 Dispensing optician defined.  An individual is deemed to be engaged in the occupation of dispensing optician when the individual prepares and dispenses lenses, spectacles, eyeglasses, or appurtenances thereto to the intended wearer thereof on written prescription from physicians or optometrists duly licensed to practice their professions, and in accordance with the prescriptions interprets, measures, adapts, fits, and adjusts the lenses, spectacles, eyeglasses, or appurtenances thereto to the human face based on the prescription or for the aid or correction of visual or ocular anomalies of the human eyes, or when the individual offers to sell or sells non-corrective contact lenses. [L 1949, c 183, pt of §1; RL 1955, §69-1; HRS §458-1; am L 1981, c 86, §1; am L 1984, c 202, §1; am L 1997, c 301, §3; am L 2008, c 63, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 458-2 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|458. Opticians, Dispensing|458-2 REPEALED.

  §458-2 REPEALED. L 1997, c 301, §11.
HI Rev Stat § 458-3 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|458. Opticians, Dispensing|458-3 Powers and duties.

  §458-3 Powers and duties. In addition to any other powers and duties authorized by law, the director of commerce and consumer affairs, subject to chapter 91, may adopt, amend, and repeal rules for the administration of this chapter.  The director shall appoint an advisory committee to serve as experts to the department in licensing matters. [L 1949, c 183, pt of §1; RL 1955, §69-3; am L Sp 1959 2d, c 1, § §6, 15; am L 1963, c 114, §3; am L 1965, c 96, §49; HRS §458-3; am L 1983, c 71, §1; am L 1985, c 255, §6; am L 1987, c 300, §3; am L 1992, c 202, §116; am L 1997, c 301, §4]
HI Rev Stat § 458-4 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|458. Opticians, Dispensing|458-4 to 458-6

  § §458-4 to 458-6  REPEALED. L 1987, c 300, § §4 to 6.
HI Rev Stat § 458-6.5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|458. Opticians, Dispensing|458-6.5 License; application; qualifications.

  §458-6.5 License; application; qualifications. (a) An individual shall be licensed as a dispensing optician to engage in the occupation of dispensing optician.  (b) The applicant shall provide evidence of having:  (1) The equivalent of a high school education and two years of opticianry work experience as required by administrative rules;  (2) Graduation from an opticianry course accredited by the Commission on Opticianry Accreditation; or  (3) A current and valid license as a dispensing optician in another state or territory of the United States and passage of the national examinations specified in subsection (c). The applicant shall submit to the director an application for a license on a form prescribed by the director, which shall include the applicant's experience and signature, and an application fee.  (c) The applicant shall provide evidence of having passed the following examinations:  (1) The National Opticianry Competency Examination;  (2) The National Contact Lens Registry Examination; and  (3) A nationally standardized practical examination may be required by the director as a prerequisite for dispensing optician licensure. Any applicant who has previously passed both the National Opticianry Competency Examination and the National Contact Lens Registry Examination in a state or territory of the United States shall not be required to retake these examinations provided that the applicant's passing scores have been certified. [L 1987, c 300, §7; am L 1992, c 155, §1 and c 202, §117; am L 1997, c 301, §5] Cross References  Professional testing services, see §26-9.
HI Rev Stat § 458-6.9 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|458. Opticians, Dispensing|458-6.9 Dispensing optician identification tags. Each licensed dispensing optician may wear an identification tag for the purpose of identifying to the customer that the person is a licensed dispensing optician. [L 1997, c 301, §1]

  §458-6.9 Dispensing optician identification tags. Each licensed dispensing optician may wear an identification tag for the purpose of identifying to the customer that the person is a licensed dispensing optician. [L 1997, c 301, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 458-7 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|458. Opticians, Dispensing|458-7 REPEALED.

  §458-7 REPEALED. L 1997, c 301, §14.
HI Rev Stat § 458-8 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|458. Opticians, Dispensing|458-8 Expiration and renewal.

  §458-8 Expiration and renewal. (a) A license issued under this chapter, unless sooner suspended or revoked, shall expire on July 1 of each even-numbered year, but may be biennially renewed by the license holder in good standing upon the payment of a biennial renewal fee. Failure to pay the biennial fee shall constitute a forfeiture of the license as of the date of expiration.  (b) The holder of an expired license may have the same restored within one year of the date of expiration upon due application therefor and payment of the delinquent fees and a penalty fee. A person whose license has been forfeited and who fails to restore the license as provided in this section shall apply as a new applicant. [L 1949, c 183, pt of §1; am L 1955, c 113, §1; RL 1955, §69-8; am L 1961, c 142, §6; HRS §458-8; am L 1975, c 118, §21; am L 1984, c 7, §52; am L 1987, c 300, §10; am L 1997, c 301, §6]