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HI Rev Stat § 451D-1 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|451D. Health Care Professionals|451D-1 Construction of laws.

  §451D-1 Construction of laws.  The purpose of licensing health care professionals is to protect the public health and safety and the general welfare of the people of this State. The powers conferred upon licensing boards and the department by the applicable licensing statutes and by this chapter shall be liberally construed to carry out this purpose. Any license issued to a health care professional is a revocable privilege. The provisions of this chapter are not intended to confer any particular professional status upon health care providers mentioned in this chapter for purposes of third party payments for services rendered. [L 1987, c 67, pt of §1; am L 1991, c 138, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 451D-2 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|451D. Health Care Professionals|451D-2 Definitions.

  §451D-2 Definitions. Solely for the purpose of this chapter:  "Board" means the board of dentistry, the Hawaii medical board, the board of psychology, the board of nursing, the Hawaii board of veterinary medicine, the board of acupuncture, the board of massage therapy, the board of naturopathic medicine, the Hawaii board of chiropractic, and the board of pharmacy.  "Department" means the department of commerce and consumer affairs.  "Health care professional" includes physicians and surgeons and others licensed pursuant to chapter 453, podiatrists licensed pursuant to chapter 463E, dentists licensed pursuant to chapter 448, psychologists licensed pursuant to chapter 465, nurses licensed pursuant to chapter 457, veterinarians licensed pursuant to chapter 471, acupuncturists licensed pursuant to chapter 436E, massage therapists licensed pursuant to chapter 452, naturopathic physicians licensed pursuant to chapter 455, chiropractors licensed pursuant to chapter 442, and pharmacists licensed pursuant to chapter 461. [L 1987, c 67, pt of §1; am L 1990, c 36, § §1, 2; am L 1991, c 138, §2; am L 2008, c 9, §3; am L 2009, c 11, §60; am L Sp 2009, c 22, §11(1); am L 2018, c 203, § §2, 4, 8]
HI Rev Stat § 451D-3 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|451D. Health Care Professionals|451D-3 Powers.

  §451D-3 Powers. (a) In addition to any other powers conferred by law, the boards shall have the following powers:  (1) To establish by rule an inactive license category for those not currently practicing in the State, including the procedure and conditions for activation of the license;  (2) To establish by rule a retired license category including the procedure and conditions for activation of the license.  (b) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the boards and the department may communicate or cooperate with any federal, state, or county licensing board or agency, or any other federal, state, or county agency which is investigating an applicant or a licensee, on matters pertaining to the professional qualifications or fitness of the applicant or licensee. All disciplinary actions taken by the boards, including license denials, shall be matters of public record and be promptly reported by the board to any central disciplinary data bank or clearinghouse in the United States, to the state professional societies, to the state hospital association, and, upon request, to any health care facility. Voluntary surrender of, and voluntary limitations on, the license of any person shall be a matter of public record and shall be reported to the disciplinary [data] banks or clearinghouses, to the state professional societies, to the state hospital association, and, upon request, to any health care facility in the State. [L 1987, c 67, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 451D-4 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|451D. Health Care Professionals|451D-4 Advisory committees.

  §451D-4 Advisory committees. (a) The director of commerce and consumer affairs may establish advisory committees, the members of which shall serve as consultants to the boards in their review of health care professionals referred for possible disciplinary action and as experts to the department for investigations. The advisory committee shall be appointed by the director from a list of health care professionals submitted annually by the board for which an advisory committee is appointed.  The director shall develop an information sheet for each member describing the committee's purpose, roles and responsibilities of members, and procedures used to carry out the committee's work. When the board or director requests assistance from any member of the committee on a case, the board or director, as the case may be, shall make initial inquiries as may be necessary for the purpose of eliminating conflicts of interest prior to submission to any member of the committee.  (b) The membership of the advisory committee shall reflect, insofar as is practical, all areas of professional practice and include subgroupings of the major specialties. Each member of the committee shall serve until a new committee is established, or until the particular case for which the member was designated a consultant or expert has been concluded.  (c) All members of the advisory committee shall serve voluntarily and without compensation, but shall be paid reasonable allowances for travel and living expenses which may be incurred as a result of performance of their duties on the committee. The costs shall be paid by the department.  (d) There shall be no civil liability for any member of the advisory committee for any act done in furtherance of the purpose for which the advisory committee was established. [L 1987, c 67, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 451D-5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|451D. Health Care Professionals|451D-5 Filing of electronic mail address.

  §451D-5 Filing of electronic mail address. Every individual applying for or renewing a license as a physician under chapter 453, osteopathic physician under chapter 453, physician assistant under chapter 453, advanced practice registered nurse under chapter 457, or naturopathic physician under chapter 455 shall, at the time of applying for licensure or renewal, provide the licensing authority with a current electronic mail address in the form and manner prescribed by the licensing authority; provided that an applicant or licensee has an established electronic mail address. It shall be the licensee's duty to provide notice to the licensing authority of any change of current electronic mail address within thirty days of the change. The electronic mail addresses may be shared by the licensing authority only with other state or federal agencies, upon request, for purposes of public health and safety and may be used by the licensing authority for any purpose related to the license. Nothing herein shall be construed to modify the method by which the licensing authority provides notice of any matter required by law to be provided to the applicant or licensee. [L 2016, c 115, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 451J-2 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|451J. Marriage and Family Therapists|451J-2 Marriage and family therapist licensing program.

  §451J-2 Marriage and family therapist licensing program. There is established a marriage and family therapist licensing program within the department. The program shall be administered by the director. [L 1998, c 159, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 451J-3 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|451J. Marriage and Family Therapists|451J-3 Powers and duties of the director.

  §451J-3 Powers and duties of the director. In addition to any other powers and duties authorized by law, the director may:  (1) Examine and approve the qualifications of all applicants under this chapter, and issue a license to each successful applicant granting permission to use the title of marriage and family therapist or licensed marriage and family therapist in this State pursuant to this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter;  (2) Adopt, amend, or repeal rules pursuant to chapter 91;  (3) Administer, coordinate, and enforce this chapter and rules;  (4) Discipline a person licensed as a marriage and family therapist for any cause described by this chapter, or for any violation of rules, or refuse to license a person for failure to meet licensing requirements or for any cause that would be grounds for disciplining a licensed marriage and family therapist; and  (5) Appoint an advisory committee of licensed marriage and family therapists and members of the public to assist with the implementation of this chapter and the rules; except that the initial members of the committee who are marriage and family therapists shall not be required to be licensed pursuant to this chapter. [L 1998, c 159, pt of §2; am L 2016, c 29, §6] Note  L 1998, c 159, §4 provides:  "SECTION 4. The director of commerce and consumer affairs may appoint an administrative assistant and secretary, without regard to chapters 76 and 77, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to assist with the activities of the marriage and family [therapist] licensing program."
HI Rev Stat § 451J-4 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|451J. Marriage and Family Therapists|451J-4 Fees; disposition.

  §451J-4 Fees; disposition. (a) Application, examination, reexamination, license, renewal, penalty fees, and any other fees relating to the 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 costs incurred by the director to support the operation of the marriage and family therapist licensing program. Fees collected shall be managed in accordance with section 26-9(l). [L 1998, c 159, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 451J-5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|451J. Marriage and Family Therapists|451J-5 Prohibited acts.

  §451J-5 Prohibited acts. Except as specifically provided elsewhere in this chapter, no person shall use the title marriage and family therapist or licensed marriage and family therapist without first having secured a license under this chapter. The department shall investigate and prosecute any individual using the title of marriage and family therapist or licensed marriage and family therapist without being properly licensed as a marriage and family therapist. Any person who violates this section shall be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 per violation. Each day's violation shall be deemed a separate offense. Any action taken to impose or collect the fine imposed under this section shall be a civil action. [L 1998, c 159, pt of §2; am L 2016, c 29, §7]
HI Rev Stat § 451J-6 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|451J. Marriage and Family Therapists|451J-6 Exemptions.

  §451J-6 Exemptions. (a) Licensure shall not be required of:  (1) A person doing work within the scope of practice or duties of the person's profession that overlaps with the practice of marriage and family therapy; provided the person does not purport to be a marriage and family therapist or licensed marriage and family therapist;  (2) Any student enrolled in an accredited educational institution in a recognized program of study leading toward attainment of a graduate degree in marriage and family therapy or other professional field; 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 including but not limited to "marriage and family therapy student or trainee", "clinical psychology student or trainee", "clinical social work student or trainee", or any title which clearly indicates training status; or  (3) Any individual who uses the title marriage and family therapy intern for the purpose of obtaining clinical experience in accordance with section 451J-7(3).  (b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent qualified members of other licensed professions as defined by any law, rule, or the department, including but not limited to social workers, psychologists, registered nurses, or physicians, from doing or advertising that they assist or treat individuals, couples, or families consistent with the accepted standards of their respective licensed professions; provided that no person, unless the person is licensed as a marriage and family therapist, shall use the title of marriage and family therapist or licensed marriage and family therapist. [L 1998, c 159, pt of §2; am L 2016, c 29, §8]
HI Rev Stat § 451J-7 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|451J. Marriage and Family Therapists|451J-7 Application for licensure.

  §451J-7 Application for licensure. Any person who files an application with the department after December 31, 1998, shall be issued a license by the department if the applicant provides satisfactory evidence to the department that the applicant is qualified for licensure pursuant to the requirements of this chapter and meets the following qualifications:  (1) Has completed a master's degree or doctoral degree from an accredited educational institution in marriage and family therapy or in an allied field related to the practice of mental health counseling which includes or is supplemented by graduate level course work comprising a minimum of thirty-three semester, or forty-four quarter hours in the following course areas:  (A) Marriage and family studies--nine semester or twelve quarter hours;  (B) Marriage and family therapy studies--nine semester or twelve quarter hours;  (C) Human development--nine semester or twelve quarter hours;  (D) Ethical and professional studies--three semester or four quarter hours; and  (E) Research--three semester or four quarter hours;  (2) Has one year practicum with three hundred hours supervised client contact;  (3) Completes one thousand hours of direct marriage and family therapy, and two hundred hours clinical supervision in not less than twenty-four months; and  (4) Has passed the National Marriage and Family Therapy Exam in accordance with section 451J-8.  An individual who is a clinical member of the association shall be deemed to have met the educational and clinical experience requirements of this section. [L 1998, c 159, pt of §2; am L 2009, c 11, §8]
HI Rev Stat § 451J-7.5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|451J. Marriage and Family Therapists|451J-7.5 Reciprocity.

  §451J-7.5 Reciprocity. The director may enter into a reciprocity agreement with another state and issue a license to a marriage and family therapist who is licensed in that state; provided that the requirements for a license in that state are deemed by the director to be at least as stringent as the current requirements for a license in this State. [L 2002, c 260, §2]
HI Rev Stat § 451J-8 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|451J. Marriage and Family Therapists|451J-8 Examination.

  §451J-8 Examination. (a) The department shall conduct an examination of licensing applicants at least once a year at a time and place designated by the department.  (b) The department shall administer the National Marriage and Family Therapy Exam in compliance with the Association of Marital and Family Therapy Regulatory Board standards.  (c) An applicant shall be held to have passed an examination by obtaining a passing score as determined by the director. [L 1998, c 159, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 451J-9 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|451J. Marriage and Family Therapists|451J-9 Licensure fees.

  §451J-9 Licensure fees. Licenses shall be valid for three years and shall be renewed triennially. Any applicant for renewal of a license that has expired within one year of the renewal deadline shall be required to pay a restoration fee in addition to all renewal fees. [L 1998, c 159, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 451J-11 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|451J. Marriage and Family Therapists|451J-11 Denial, revocation, or suspension of license.

  §451J-11 Denial, revocation, or suspension of license. (a) The department shall deny, revoke, condition, or suspend a license granted pursuant to this chapter on the following grounds:  (1) Conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction of a crime which the department has determined, by rules adopted pursuant to chapter 91, to be of a nature that renders the person convicted unfit to practice marriage and family therapy;  (2) Failing to report in writing to the director any disciplinary decision related to the provision of mental health services issued against the licensee or the applicant in any jurisdiction within thirty days of the disciplinary decision, or within thirty days of licensure;  (3) Violation of recognized ethical standards for marriage and family therapists or licensed marriage and family therapists as set by the association;  (4) Fraud or misrepresentation in obtaining or renewing a license, including making a false certification of compliance with the continuing education requirement set forth in section 451J-10;  (5) Revocation, suspension, or other disciplinary action by any state or federal agency against a licensee or applicant for any reason provided under this section; or  (6) Other just and sufficient cause that renders a person unfit to practice marriage and family therapy.  (b) Any licensee who violates this section may also be fined not more than $1,000 per violation. [L 1998, c 159, pt of §2; am L 2014, c 28, §4; am L 2016, c 29, §10]
HI Rev Stat § 451J-12 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|451J. Marriage and Family Therapists|451J-12 Confidentiality and privileged communications.

  §451J-12 Confidentiality and privileged communications. No person licensed as a marriage and family therapist, nor any of the person's employees or associates, shall be required to disclose any information that the person may have acquired in rendering marriage and family therapy services except in the following circumstances:  (1) As required by law;  (2) To prevent a clear and immediate danger to a person or persons;  (3) In the course of a civil, criminal, or disciplinary action arising from the therapy where the therapist is a defendant;  (4) In a criminal proceeding where the client is a defendant and the use of the privilege would violate the defendant's right to a compulsory process of the right to present testimony and witnesses in the defendant's own behalf;  (5) In accordance with the terms of a client's previously written waiver of the privilege; or  (6) Where more than one person in a family jointly receives therapy and each family member who is legally competent executes a written waiver; in that instance, a therapist may disclose information received from any family member in accordance with the terms of the person's waiver. [L 1998, c 159, pt of §2] Case Notes  Where none of the exceptions under this section applied to the case, family court was not authorized to order therapist to disclose the information therapist acquired in rendering marriage and family therapy services. 112 H. 437 (App.), 146 P.3d 597 (2006).
HI Rev Stat § 451J-13 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|451J. Marriage and Family Therapists|451J-13 Therapist prohibited from testifying in alimony and divorce actions.

  §451J-13 Therapist prohibited from testifying in alimony and divorce actions. If both parties to a marriage have obtained marriage and family therapy by a licensed marriage and family therapist, the therapist shall be prohibited from testifying in an alimony or divorce action concerning information acquired in the course of therapy. This section shall not apply to custody actions whether or not part of a divorce proceeding. [L 1998, c 159, pt of §2] Case Notes  Where therapist's testimony pertained solely to the custody part of the divorce case, the prohibition against a therapist's testimony under this section did not apply. 112 H. 437 (App.), 146 P.3d 597 (2006).
HI Rev Stat § 451K-1 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|451K. Genetic Counselors|451K-1 Definitions.

 §451K-1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:  "Active candidate status" means documentation of eligibility to take the American Board of Genetic Counseling or its equivalent certification examinations.  "Board certified" means an individual who has passed the American Board of Genetic Counseling certification examination and remains actively certified by American Board of Genetic Counseling or its equivalent.  "Department" means the department of health.  "Director" means the director of health.  "Genetic counseling practice" means the rendering of professional counseling services based on specialized education and training to individuals, families, or groups for compensation, monetary or otherwise. These counseling services include the communication process which deals with the human problems associated with the occurrence, or the risk of occurrence, of a genetic disorder. "Genetic counseling practice" includes:  (1) Obtaining and interpreting individual, family, medical, developmental, and reproductive histories;  (2) Determining the mode of inheritance and risk of transmission of genetic conditions and birth defects;  (3) Discussing the inheritance, features, natural history, means of diagnosis, and management of these conditions;  (4) Identifying, coordinating, interpreting, and explaining genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies;  (5) Assessing psychological factors and recognizing social, educational, and cultural issues related to having or being at risk for genetic conditions;  (6) Evaluating the client's or family's responses to the genetic condition or risk of having the genetic condition, and providing client-centered counseling and anticipatory guidance;  (7) Communicating information to their clients in an understandable manner;  (8) Facilitating informed decision-making about testing, treatment, and management;  (9) Identifying and effectively using community resources that provide medical, educational, financial, and psychosocial support and advocacy; and  (10) Providing accurate written documentation of medical, genetic, and counseling information for families and health care professionals.  "Genetic counselor" means a person licensed under this chapter who engages in genetic counseling practice.  "Licensed genetic counselor" means an individual who holds a license in good standing to practice genetic counseling under this chapter. [L 2009, c 191, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 451K-2 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|451K. Genetic Counselors|451K-2 Genetic counseling licensure program.

  §451K-2 Genetic counseling licensure program. There is established a genetic counseling licensure program within the department to be administered by the director. [L 2009, c 191, pt of §2]