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HI Rev Stat § 467B-16 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|467B. Solicitation of Funds from the Public|467B-16 Service of process; substituted service.

  §467B-16 Service of process; substituted service. (a) A charitable organization, professional solicitor, or professional fundraising counsel that is required to be registered under this chapter and that either has its principal place of business outside of the State or is organized under the laws of another state, and who does not have a registered agent with the department of commerce and consumer affairs, is considered to have irrevocably appointed the department of the attorney general as its agent for the service of a summons, subpoena, or other process directed to the charitable organization, professional fundraising counsel, or professional solicitor, or to a director, officer, partner, or principal of the charitable organization, professional fundraising counsel, or professional solicitor in an investigation, action, or other proceeding brought under this chapter, or for purpose of service of a subpoena under section 467B-9.3.  (b) Service under subsection (a) is complete if the department immediately sends notice of the service and a copy of the process to the charitable organization, professional fundraising counsel, or professional solicitor, or to a director, officer, partner, or principal of the charitable organization, professional fundraising counsel, professional solicitor, or other person to whom it is directed, by registered mail, return receipt requested, to the last address known to the department of the charitable organization, professional fundraising counsel, professional solicitor, or other person to whom it is directed.  (c) A charitable organization, professional fundraising counsel, or professional solicitor that is required to be registered under this chapter and that has its principal place of business within this State, and does not have a registered agent with the department of commerce and consumer affairs, may be served with a subpoena, summons, or other court process by personal service within this State. If personal service within this State cannot be made, substituted service may be made by any of the following methods:  (1) Mailing by registered or certified mail to the last-known place of business, residence, or abode within or without this State of the person for whom the subpoena is intended;  (2) For any person other than a natural person, in the manner provided for service of summons in an action or suit; or  (3) Service as directed by a court in lieu of personal service within this State. [L 2011, c 40, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 467B-17 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|467B. Solicitation of Funds from the Public|467B-17 Administrative enforcement; cease and desist orders

  §467B-17 Administrative enforcement; cease and desist orders. (a) Whenever the attorney general finds that a charitable organization has violated section 467B-2.1, the attorney general may issue, in addition to the remedies prescribed by section 467B-9.7(b), a cease and desist order to the charitable organization.  (b) Any person aggrieved by an action of the attorney general under this section may request an administrative hearing to review that action in accordance with chapter 91 and rules adopted by the attorney general. Any request for hearing shall be made within ten days after the attorney general has served the person with notice of the action; provided that notice shall be deemed effective upon mailing. [L 2011, c 40, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 467E-1 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|467E. Social Workers|467E-1 Definitions.

  §467E-1 Definitions. As used in this chapter:  "Continuing education courses" means courses approved by the National Association of Social Workers, the National Association of Social Workers Chapters, or the Association of Social Work Boards.  "Credit hour" means, except as otherwise provided, the value assigned to fifty minutes of instruction.  "Department" means the department of commerce and consumer affairs.  "Director" means the director of commerce and consumer affairs.  "Ethic courses" include ethic theory, ethical reasoning, ethical principles, ethical dilemmas, and professional ethics.  "Exempt government employee" means an employee in a social worker position with any federal, state, or county government agency.  "Practice of social work" means applying the formal knowledge base, theoretical concepts, specific functional skills, and essential social values that are used to effect change in human behavior, emotional responses, and social conditions, and helping individuals, couples, families, groups, and community organizations enhance or restore their capacities for personal and social functioning while preventing and controlling social problems. Social work practice is the professional application of social work values, principles, ethics, and techniques in the following areas:  (1) Information, resource identification, referral services, mediation services, advocacy services, and education of individuals, groups, couples, and families;  (2) Preparation and evaluation of assessments and development and implementation of social work service plans;  (3) Case management, coordination, casework intervention, and monitoring of social work service plans in the areas of personal, social, or economic resources, conditions, or problems;  (4) Administration and development of social service programs, policies, community organization, planning, implementation, and involvement in the evaluation of social systems and social policies;  (5) Social work consultation and resource development;  (6) Research through the formal design and methodology of data collection and the analysis and evaluation of data, social work programs, social systems, and social policies;  (7) Psychosocial assessment, diagnostic impressions, treatment of individuals, couples, families, and groups, prevention of psychosocial dysfunction, disability, or impairment, including emotional, mental, and behavioral disorders, and evaluation of practice effectiveness; and  (8) Clinical diagnosis or psychotherapy, or both, provided by a licensed clinical social worker.  "Social worker" or "S.W." means a person who has been issued a license as a licensed bachelor social worker, licensed social worker, or licensed clinical social worker to practice within the scope of practice as provided in this chapter. [L 1994, c 251, pt of §2; am L 2001, c 229, § §2, 5; am L 2002, c 16, §29 and c 167, § §6, 17; am L 2013, c 183, §2]
HI Rev Stat § 467E-1.5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|467E. Social Workers|467E-1.5 Limitations of scope of practice.

  §467E-1.5 Limitations of scope of practice. In accordance with the definition of the practice of social work, there shall be limitations on the scope of the practice of social work as follows:  (1) The "licensed bachelor social worker" or "L.B.S.W." may perform duties as defined in paragraphs (1) to (4) of the definition of the practice of social work in section 467E-1 in an agency setting under supervision;  (2) The "licensed social worker" or "L.S.W." may perform duties as defined in paragraphs (1) to (7) of the definition of the practice of social work in section 467E-1; and  (3) The "licensed clinical social worker" or "L.C.S.W." may perform duties as defined in paragraphs (1) to (8) of the definition of the practice of social work in section 467E-1. [L 2002, c 167, §2]
HI Rev Stat § 467E-2 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|467E. Social Workers|467E-2 Social worker licensing program.

  §467E-2 Social worker licensing program. There is established a social worker licensing program within the department to be administered by the director that shall recognize the "licensed bachelor social worker" or "L.B.S.W.", the "licensed social worker" or "L.S.W.", and the "licensed clinical social worker" or "L.C.S.W.". [L 1994, c 251, pt of §2; am L 2002, c 167, §7]
HI Rev Stat § 467E-3 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|467E. Social Workers|467E-3 Powers and duties of the director.

  §467E-3  Powers and duties of the director. In addition to any other powers and duties authorized by law, the director shall have the following powers and duties:  (1) Grant permission to a person to use the title of social worker and engage in the practice of social work in this State pursuant to this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant thereto;  (2) Adopt, amend, or repeal rules pursuant to chapter 91 as the director finds necessary to carry out this chapter;  (3) Administer, coordinate, and enforce this chapter and rules adopted pursuant thereto;  (4) Discipline a licensee for any cause described by this chapter or for any violation of the rules, fine any government employee employed as a social worker for any cause described by this chapter, and refuse to license a person for failure to meet licensing requirements or for any cause that would be grounds for disciplining a licensee; and  (5) Appoint an advisory committee consisting of three social workers and two members of the public to assist with the implementation of this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant thereto. [L 1994, c 251, pt of §2; am L 2002, c 167, §8]
HI Rev Stat § 467E-4 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|467E. Social Workers|467E-4 Fees; disposition.

  §467E-4 Fees; disposition. (a) Application, examination, reexamination, license, renewal, late renewal penalty fees, and other reasonable and necessary fees relating to administration of this chapter, none of which are refundable, shall be as provided in rules adopted by the director pursuant to chapter 91.  (b) Fees assessed shall defray all costs to be incurred by the director to support the operation of the social worker licensing program. Fees collected shall be managed in accordance [with] section 26-9(l). [L 1994, c 251, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 467E-5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|467E. Social Workers|467E-5 License required.

  §467E-5 License required. No person shall purport to be a "social worker", "licensed bachelor social worker", "licensed social worker", "licensed clinical social worker", or use the letters "S.W.", "L.B.S.W.", "L.S.W.", or "L.C.S.W." in connection with the person's name, or use any words or symbols indicating or tending to indicate that the person is a social worker, licensed bachelor social worker, licensed social worker, or licensed clinical social worker, or engage in the practice of social work as defined in this chapter without meeting the applicable requirements and holding a license as set forth in this chapter. [L 1994, c 251, pt of §2; am L 2002, c 167, §9]
HI Rev Stat § 467E-6 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|467E. Social Workers|467E-6 Exemptions.

  §467E-6 Exemptions. Licensure shall not be required of:  (1) Any licensed person doing work within the scope of practice or duties of the person's profession that overlaps with the practice of social work; provided the person does not purport to be a social worker;  (2) Any person employed by a federal, state, or county government agency in a social worker position, but only at those times when that person is carrying out the duties and responsibilities as a social worker in governmental employment;  (3) Any student enrolled in an accredited educational institution in a recognized program of study leading toward attainment of a degree in social work; provided that the student's activities and services are part of a prescribed course of study supervised by the educational institution, and the student is identified by an appropriate title such as "social work student", "social work intern", or any other title which clearly indicates the student's training status;  (4) Any person who is a member of a mental health profession not requiring licensure; provided that the person functions only within the person's professional capacities; and provided further that the person does not purport to be a social worker;  (5) Any person teaching, lecturing, consulting, or engaging in research in social work insofar as the activities are performed as part of or are dependent upon employment in a college or university; provided that the person shall not engage in the practice of social work outside the responsibilities of the person's employment;  (6) Any person who is a duly recognized member of the clergy; provided that the person functions only within the person's capacities as a member of the clergy; and provided further that the person does not purport to be a social worker;  (7) Any person who is obtaining supervised clinical experience for licensure as a psychologist, marriage and family therapist, or as another licensed professional; provided that the person's title indicates a trainee status; and provided further that the person does not purport to be a social worker; and  (8) Any person in the process of obtaining three thousand hours of post masters clinical social work experience under the supervision of a licensed clinical social worker or individual identified in section 467E-7(3)(C)(ii) in order to qualify for a license as a licensed clinical social worker; and provided that the person calls oneself a clinical social work intern and is supervised while performing clinical diagnosis and psychotherapy. [L 1994, c 251, pt of §2; am L 2002, c 167, §10]
HI Rev Stat § 467E-7.5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|467E. Social Workers|467E-7.5 Reciprocity and endorsement.

  §467E-7.5 Reciprocity and endorsement. (a) The director may enter into reciprocity agreements with other states and issue a license to a social worker who has been licensed in that state; provided that the requirements for a license in the state in which the applicant is licensed are deemed by the director to be equal to or greater than the current requirements for a license in this State.  (b) The director may also issue a license by endorsement by honoring a passing score on the examination of the Association of Social Work Boards; provided that at a minimum, the applicant meets the other requirements under sections 467E-7 and 467E-9, and the passing score is from the examination category that is required for licensure in this State and the other state uses for its license. [L 2000, c 225, §1; am L 2002, c 167, §12]
HI Rev Stat § 467E-8 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|467E. Social Workers|467E-8 Application for examination.

  §467E-8 Application for examination. (a) Any person eligible for licensure who wishes to be licensed shall apply for examination to the director at least ninety days prior to the date of the examination, upon a form and in the manner that the director shall prescribe.  (b) Any application to the director shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee.  (c) A person who fails an examination may apply for reexamination. [L 1994, c 251, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 467E-9 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|467E. Social Workers|467E-9 Examination for license.

  §467E-9 Examination for license. (a) Each applicant for licensure shall take and pass a national examination administered by the Association of Social Work Boards in accordance with procedures and standards prescribed by the director.  (b) Applicants for the "licensed clinical social worker" or "L.C.S.W." license who have passed the diplomate clinical assessment examination administered by the National Association of Social Workers before July 1, 2004 shall be deemed to have satisfied the requirement of this section only if the application for licensure is filed with the department by June 30, 2005.  (c) The examination fee shall be paid by the applicant directly to the Association of Social Work Boards. [L 1994, c 251, pt of §2; am L 2000, c 225, §3; am L 2002, c 167, §13] Revision Note  "July 1, 2004" substituted for "the effective date of this Act".
HI Rev Stat § 467E-10 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|467E. Social Workers|467E-10 Issuance of license.

  §467E-10 Issuance of license. The director shall issue a license to any person who meets all licensure requirements and pays the appropriate fees. [L 1994, c 251, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 467E-11 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|467E. Social Workers|467E-11 Renewals.

  §467E-11 Renewals. (a) Every license issued under this chapter shall be renewed triennially on or before June 30, with the first renewal deadline occurring on June 30, 1998. Failure to renew a license shall result in a forfeiture of the license. Licenses which have been so forfeited may be restored within one year of the expiration date upon payment of renewal and penalty fees, and in the case of audited licensees, documentary proof of compliance of continuing education. Failure to restore a forfeited license within one year of the date of its expiration shall result in the automatic termination of the license and relicensure may be subject to the person applying as a new applicant and satisfying again all licensing requirements.  (b) Beginning with the renewal for the licensing triennium commencing on July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2016, each licensee shall:  (1) Pay all required fees; and  (2) Complete a minimum of fifteen credit hours of continuing education courses within the renewal period; provided that a minimum of three credit hours shall be in ethic courses.  (c) Beginning with the renewal for the licensing triennium commencing on July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2019, and prior to every triennial renewal thereafter, each licensee shall:  (1) Pay all required fees; and  (2) Complete a minimum of forty-five credit hours of continuing education courses within the three-year period preceding the renewal date; provided that a minimum of three credit hours shall be in ethic courses.  (d) A first-time licensee shall not be subject to the continuing education requirement for the first license renewal.  (e) Each licensee shall maintain the licensee's continuing education records. At the time of renewal, each licensee shall certify under oath that the licensee has complied with the continuing education requirement of this section. The director may require a licensee to submit evidence satisfactory to the director that demonstrates compliance with the continuing education requirement of this section.  (f) The director may conduct random audits of licensees to determine compliance with the continuing education requirement. The director shall provide written notice of an audit to a licensee randomly selected for audit. Within sixty days of notification, the licensee shall provide the director with documentation verifying compliance with the continuing education requirement established by this section. [L 1994, c 251, pt of §2; am L 2013, c 183, §3]
HI Rev Stat § 467E-13 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|467E. Social Workers|467E-13 Prohibited acts; penalties.

  §467E-13 Prohibited acts; penalties. (a) No person shall:  (1) Use in connection with the person's name any designation tending to imply that the person is a social worker, licensed bachelor social worker, licensed social worker, or licensed clinical social worker unless the person is duly licensed and authorized under this chapter;  (2) Represent oneself as a social worker, licensed bachelor social worker, licensed social worker, or licensed clinical social worker during the time the person's license issued under this chapter is forfeited, terminated, suspended, or revoked;  (3) Perform clinical diagnosis or psychotherapy unless the person is a licensed clinical social worker; or  (4) Engage in autonomous and independent clinical social work practice without being licensed as a licensed clinical social worker.  (b) Any person who violates this section shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 and each day's violation shall be deemed a separate offense. [L 1994, c 251, pt of §2; am L 2001, c 229, § §3, 5; am L 2002, c 16, §29 and c 167, § §15, 17]
HI Rev Stat § 467E-14 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|467E. Social Workers|467E-14 Consumer right of action.

  §467E-14 Consumer right of action. Any person who suffers damage as a result of a violation of this chapter shall be entitled to injunctive relief restraining further violations and may sue to recover damages in any circuit court of the State, and, if successful, shall recover three times the actual damages or $1,000, whichever is greater. In any action brought under this chapter, the prevailing party shall be entitled to the recovery of costs of suits, including reasonable attorney's fees. [L 1994, c 251, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 467E-15 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|467E. Social Workers|467E-15 Privileged communication.

  §467E-15 Privileged communication. Communications between licensed clinical social workers and their clients shall be treated in the same manner as provided for psychologist-client privilege under rule 504.1 of the Hawaii Rules of Evidence. [L 2001, c 229, § §1, 5; am L 2002, c 167, § §16, 17]
HI Rev Stat § 468E-1 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|468E. Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|468E-1 Purpose.

  §468E-1 Purpose. It is the policy and the purpose of this chapter to insure that only qualified persons be allowed to practice in the fields of speech pathology and audiology. [L 1974, c 48, pt of §1; am L 1988, c 320, §2]
HI Rev Stat § 468E-2 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|468E. Speech Pathologists and Audiologists|468E-2 Definitions.

  §468E-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter:  "ASHA" means the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, the national administrative office of which is located in Rockville, Maryland, 10801 Rockville Pike (20852).  "Audiologist" means an individual who practices audiology.  "Board" means the state board of speech pathology and audiology, established under section 468E-6.  "Person" means any individual, organization, or corporate body, except that only an individual may be licensed under this chapter.  "Speech pathologist" means an individual who practices speech pathology.  "The practice of audiology" means the application of principles, methods, and procedures of measurement, prediction, evaluation, testing, counseling, consultation, and instruction related to the development and disorders of hearing and related language and speech for the purpose of modifying hearing function and related language and speech disorders.  "The practice of speech pathology" means the application of principles, methods, and procedures of measurement, prediction, evaluation, testing, counseling, consultation, and instruction related to the development and disorders of speech and related language and hearing for the purpose of modifying speech and related language and hearing disorders. [L 1974, c 48, pt of §1; am L 1981, c 242, §2] Revision Note  Numeric designations deleted and definitions rearranged.