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HI Rev Stat § 436E-1 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436E. Acupuncture Practitioners|436E-1 Declaration of necessity for regulation and control.

  §436E-1 Declaration of necessity for regulation and control. The legislature hereby finds and declares that the practice of acupuncture is a theory and method for treatment of illness and disability and for strengthening and invigorating the body and as such affects the public health, safety, and welfare, and therefore there is a necessity that individuals practicing acupuncture be subject to regulation and control. [L 1985, c 214, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 436E-2 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436E. Acupuncture Practitioners|436E-2 Definitions.

  §436E-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter:   "Acupuncture practitioner" means a person engaged in the practice of acupuncture.   "Board" means the board of acupuncture.   "Department" means the department of commerce and consumer affairs.   "Director" means the director of commerce and consumer affairs.   "Earned degree" means an academically or a clinically obtained degree (not honorary).   "Practice of acupuncture" means stimulation of a certain acupuncture point or points on the human body for the purpose of controlling and regulating the flow and balance of energy in the body. The practice includes the techniques of piercing the skin by inserting needles and point stimulation by the use of acupressure, electrical, mechanical, thermal, or traditional therapeutic means. [L 1985, c 214, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 436E-3 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436E. Acupuncture Practitioners|436E-3 License required.

  §436E-3 License required. Except as otherwise provided by law, no person shall practice acupuncture in this State either gratuitously or for pay, or shall offer to so practice, or shall announce themselves either publicly or privately as prepared or qualified to so practice any method of acupuncture without having a valid unrevoked license or intern permit from the State; provided that the requirement for a permit shall not be enforced until the board has initially adopted rules pursuant to section 436E-3.6. [L 1985, c 214, pt of §1; am L 1995, c 124, §2]
HI Rev Stat § 436E-3.5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436E. Acupuncture Practitioners|436E-3.5 Physicians and osteopaths not exempt.

  §436E-3.5 Physicians and osteopaths not exempt. Persons licensed under chapter 453 who desire to practice acupuncture shall be subject to licensing under this chapter. [L 1989, c 180, §2; am L 1993, c 260, §1; am L 2009, c 11, §57] Attorney General Opinions  Medical acupuncture is not sufficiently distinct from traditional acupuncture so as to fall outside the scope of the practice of acupuncture. Physicians licensed by board of medical examiners cannot practice medical acupuncture absent licensure by board of acupuncture. Att. Gen. Op. 03-5.
HI Rev Stat § 436E-3.6 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436E. Acupuncture Practitioners|436E-3.6 Acupuncture intern permit required. (a) Except as otherwise provided by law, no person shall practice as an acupuncture intern in this State either gratuitously or for pay, without having first obtained a permit from the board. This permit shall entitle the applicant to engage in the practice of acupuncture for a period of four years under the immediate supervision of a licensed acupuncturist duly licensed under this chapter. (b) An acupuncture intern permit may be reissued once, for a period not to exceed one year, upon written request to the board and payment of the required fee. (c) The board shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 defining the functions of an acupuncture intern, establishing the requirements to be met by an applicant for an acupuncture intern permit, and specifying the procedures for the immediate supervision of the acupuncture intern by a licensed acupuncturist. [L 1995, c 124, §1]

  §436E-3.6 Acupuncture intern permit required. (a) Except as otherwise provided by law, no person shall practice as an acupuncture intern in this State either gratuitously or for pay, without having first obtained a permit from the board. This permit shall entitle the applicant to engage in the practice of acupuncture for a period of four years under the immediate supervision of a licensed acupuncturist duly licensed under this chapter.  (b) An acupuncture intern permit may be reissued once, for a period not to exceed one year, upon written request to the board and payment of the required fee.  (c) The board shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 defining the functions of an acupuncture intern, establishing the requirements to be met by an applicant for an acupuncture intern permit, and specifying the procedures for the immediate supervision of the acupuncture intern by a licensed acupuncturist. [L 1995, c 124, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 436E-4 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436E. Acupuncture Practitioners|436E-4 Exemptions.

  §436E-4 Exemptions. A licensed acupuncturist of another state or country for demonstrations or lectures to be given at acupuncture or medical society meetings or at acupuncture schools shall be exempt from licensing procedures set forth in this chapter. [L 1985, c 214, pt of §1; am L 1989, c 180, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 436E-6 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436E. Acupuncture Practitioners|436E-6 Board of acupuncture.

  §436E-6 Board of acupuncture. (a) There shall be a board of acupuncture, the members of which shall be appointed by the governor.  The board shall consist of five persons, two of whom shall be private citizens and three shall be acupuncturists licensed in accordance with this chapter.  (b) Commencing July 1, 1992, and thereafter, each person appointed to the board shall have a four-year term and shall serve not more than two consecutive terms. Members appointed to the board prior to July 1, 1992, shall be permitted to continue to serve on the board until such time when a maximum of eight consecutive years from the date of initial appointment has been attained. [L 1985, c 214, pt of §1; am L 1992, c 8, §1 and c 202, §22]
HI Rev Stat § 436E-7 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436E. Acupuncture Practitioners|436E-7 Powers and duties of the board.

  §436E-7 Powers and duties of the board. In addition to any other powers and duties authorized by law, the board shall:   (1) Adopt rules in accordance with chapter 91 to carry out the purposes of this chapter, with special emphasis on the health and safety of the public;   (2) Develop standards for licensure;   (3) Prepare, administer, and grade examinations, provided that the board may contract with a testing agency to provide those services;   (4) Issue, renew, suspend, and revoke licenses;   (5) Register applicants or holders of a license;   (6) Investigate and conduct hearings regarding any violation of this chapter and any rules of the board;   (7) Maintain a record of its proceedings; and   (8) Do all things necessary to carry out the functions, powers, and duties set forth in the chapter. [L 1985, c 214, pt of §1; am L 1992, c 202, §23]
HI Rev Stat § 436E-8 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436E. Acupuncture Practitioners|436E-8 REPEALED.

  §436E-8 REPEALED. L 1992, c 202, §181.
HI Rev Stat § 436E-9 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436E. Acupuncture Practitioners|436E-9 Biennial renewal.

  §436E-9 Biennial renewal. Every person holding a license under this chapter shall register with the board and pay a biennial fee on or before June 30 of each odd-numbered year. Failure to pay the biennial fee shall constitute a forfeiture of the license as of the date of expiration. Any license so forfeited may be restored within one year after the expiration upon filing of an application and payment of a restoration fee. [L 1985, c 214, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 436E-10 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436E. Acupuncture Practitioners|436E-10 Revocation or suspension of licenses.

  §436E-10 Revocation or suspension of licenses. In addition to any other actions authorized by law, any license to practice acupuncture under this chapter may be revoked or suspended by the board of acupuncture at any time in a proceeding before the board for any cause authorized by law, including but not limited to the following:  (1) Obtaining a fee on the assurance that a manifestly incurable ailment can be permanently cured;   (2) The use of false, fraudulent, or deceptive advertising and making untruthful and improbable statements;   (3) Habitually using any habit-forming controlled substance, such as opium or any of its derivatives, morphine, heroin, or cocaine;   (4) Procuring a license through fraud, misrepresentation, or deceit;   (5) Professional misconduct or gross carelessness or manifest incapacity in the practice of acupuncture; or  (6) Violating any rules adopted under this chapter. [L 1985, c 214, pt of §1; am L 1992, c 202, §24]
HI Rev Stat § 436E-11 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436E. Acupuncture Practitioners|436E-11 REPEALED.

  §436E-11 REPEALED. L 1992, c 202, §182.
HI Rev Stat § 436E-12 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436E. Acupuncture Practitioners|436E-12 Penalty.

  §436E-12 Penalty. (a) Any person except a person licensed under this chapter who practices, treats, or instructs in any phase of acupuncture without a license or permit issued by the board, or uses any word or title to induce the belief that they are engaged in the practice of any type of acupuncture, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $1,000 for each violation.   (b) Any person, except a licensed acupuncturist, who:  (1) Practices or attempts to practice acupuncture;   (2) Buys, sells, or fraudulently obtains any diploma or license to practice acupuncture whether recorded or not;   (3) Uses the title "acupuncturist", "D.Ac." or "D.O.M." or any word or title to induce the belief that the person is engaged in the practice of acupuncture without complying with this chapter; or   (4) Violates this chapter;  shall be penalized as provided in subsection (a). The department may also seek all legal and equitable remedies available to it for the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter, including seeking injunctive relief. [L 1985, c 214, pt of §1]
HI Rev Stat § 436E-13 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436E. Acupuncture Practitioners|436E-13 Use of titles.

  §436E-13 Use of titles. (a) A licensee who has been awarded a license to practice acupuncture by the board in this State may use the title of "Licensed Acupuncturist" or designation "L.Ac." with the licensee's name in an advertisement for acupuncture or announce or append the designation to the licensee's name.  (b) A licensee who has been awarded an earned doctoral degree may use the designation "Ph.D." in an advertisement for acupuncture or announce or append the designation to the licensee's name if the degree was granted from a university or college recognized by a regional or national accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. A Ph.D. recognized by the board under this subsection shall designate a nonpractitioner as opposed to a practitioner or "doctor" of acupuncture as provided in subsection (c).  (c) A licensee who has been approved by the board to use the doctor of acupuncture title, may use the title "Doctor of Acupuncture" or designation of "D.Ac.", after the licensee's name, or the term "Doctor" or prefix "Dr." provided that the word "Acupuncturist" immediately follows the licensee's name if the term "Doctor", or the prefix "Dr." is used alone.  (d) Before any licensee shall be eligible to use the doctor of acupuncture title, the licensee shall furnish satisfactory proof to the board that the licensee has been awarded an earned doctoral degree in acupuncture (traditional oriental medicine). For licensees who graduated from an institute, school, or college located in the United States or any territory under the jurisdiction of the United States, the institute, school, or college shall be accredited or recognized as a candidate for accreditation by a regional or national accrediting body that is recognized by the United States Department of Education for the accreditation or pre-accreditation ("candidacy") of professional post-graduate doctoral programs in acupuncture and oriental medicine. For licensees who graduated from a foreign institute, school, or college, the licensee, at the licensee's own expense, shall have the licensee's transcripts and curriculum evaluated by a board approved and designated professional evaluator who shall make a determination on whether the transcripts and curriculum are at least equivalent to the United States recognized doctoral program of study in acupuncture and oriental medicine, and that the foreign institute is licensed, approved, or accredited by the appropriate governmental authority or an agency recognized by a governmental authority in the respective foreign jurisdiction and whose curriculum is approved by the board.  (e) Except as provided in this section, use of other titles, prefixes, or designations shall not be permitted. [L 1985, c 214, pt of §1; am L 1992, c 90, §1; am L 1994, c 43, §1; am L 2013, c 36, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 436E-14 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436E. Acupuncture Practitioners|436E-14 Foreign school curricula and standards.

  §436E-14 Foreign school curricula and standards. The board of acupuncture shall not recognize and approve an earned doctoral degree from a foreign university or college whose curricula and standards are not equivalent to or higher than institutions in the United States which have been recognized and approved by the board in the study or practice of acupuncture. [L 1985, c 214, pt of §1] Note  Actions taken by the board prior to December 31, 1984, remain in full force and effect. L 1985, c 214, pt of §1.
HI Rev Stat § 436H-1 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436H. Athletic Trainers|436H-1 Title.

  §436H-1 Title. This chapter shall be known as the Athletic Trainer Registration Act. [L 2012, c 198, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 436H-2 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436H. Athletic Trainers|436H-2 Definitions.

  §436H-2 Definitions. As used in this chapter:  "Athlete" means a person who prepares for or participates in organized sports or sports-related activities, amateur or recreational sports involving athletic competition, including interscholastic, intercollegiate, intramural, semiprofessional, or professional sports activities.  "Athletic injury" means an injury that affects the preparation for or participation in organized sports or sports-related activities, or amateur or recreational sports involving athletic competition, including interscholastic, intercollegiate, intramural, semiprofessional, or professional sports activities.  "Athletic trainer" means an individual, whether or not registered under this chapter, who engages in the practice of athletic training or represents oneself to be an athletic trainer.  "Department" means the department of commerce and consumer affairs.  "Director" means the director of commerce and consumer affairs.  "Practice of athletic training" refers to the application by an athletic trainer, whether or not registered under this chapter and without regard to certification by any certifying body, of principles and methods to:  (1) Prevent athletic injuries;  (2) Recognize, evaluate, and assess athletic injuries and conditions;  (3) Provide immediate care of athletic injuries, including common emergency medical care;  (4) Treat, rehabilitate, and recondition athletic injuries;  (5) Administer athletic training services and organization; and  (6) Educate athletes; provided that the practice of athletic training does not include provision of medical services as defined in section 453-1, occupational therapy services as defined in section 457G-1, or physical therapy or physical therapy services as defined in section 461J-1.  "Treating physician" means a physician or osteopathic physician licensed under chapter 453 who, within the licensee's scope of practice and individual competency, is responsible for the athletic training services provided by an athletic trainer and oversees the practice of athletic training by an athletic trainer. [L 2012, c 198, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 436H-3 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436H. Athletic Trainers|436H-3 Athletic trainer program.

  §436H-3 Athletic trainer program. There is established an athletic trainer program within the department to be administered by the director. [L 2012, c 198, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 436H-4 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436H. Athletic Trainers|436H-4 Registration required

  §436H-4 Registration required. No person shall engage in the practice of athletic training or represent, advertise, or announce oneself, either publicly or privately, as an athletic trainer, nor use in connection with the person's name or place of business the words "registered athletic trainer", "athletic trainer", "ATC", or any other words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the person is an athletic trainer unless the person meets the qualifications established by this chapter and has registered with the department. [L 2012, c 198, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 436H-5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436H. Athletic Trainers|436H-5 Exemptions.

  §436H-5 Exemptions. This chapter is not intended to restrict the practice of other licensed healthcare providers practicing within their own recognized scopes of practice and shall not apply to:  (1) An individual who possesses a valid license issued under chapter 453, 457G, or 461J who, when acting within the scope of practice allowable under the individual's license, performs the same or similar functions as an individual registered pursuant to this chapter;  (2) Students in an educational program for athletic trainers who participate in activities conducted as part of the educational program under the supervision and guidance of a registered athletic trainer registered under this chapter;  (3) An individual serving in the armed forces of the United States, the United States Public Health Service, the Department of Veterans Affairs, or any other federal agency who engages in activities regulated under this chapter as a part of the individual's employment;   (4) An individual who is invited to conduct a lecture, clinic, or demonstration regarding the practice of athletic training by a school, professional association, professional society, or other similar entity approved by the department by rule pursuant to chapter 91; provided that the individual does not establish a place of business or regularly engage in the practice of athletic training within the State;  (5) An individual who possesses a valid license, registration, or certification from another jurisdiction who accompanies an athlete or team of athletes into this State for a temporary period; provided that the individual shall only attend to the needs of that athlete or team of athletes and those persons who travel with that athletic group or team in a capacity other than as a spectator;  (6) An individual who possesses a valid license, registration, or certification from another jurisdiction who is invited to engage in the practice of athletic training under the supervision and control of a sponsoring entity for a limited time and solely for a special event; or  (7) An individual who is an athletic trainer and a patient to himself or herself or gratuitous athletic training by a friend or family member who does not represent himself or herself to be an athletic trainer. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit or prohibit the administration of routine assistance or first aid by a person who is not a registered athletic trainer for injuries or illnesses sustained at an athletic event or program. [L 2012, c 198, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 436H-6 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436H. Athletic Trainers|436H-6 Registration requirements.

 §436H-6 Registration requirements. (a) Commencing January 1, 2013, athletic trainers shall:  (1) Register with the department by providing the athletic trainer's name, business address, a current, active, and unencumbered certification from the Board of Certification, Inc., including the certification number, and information on any complaints filed against the athletic trainer with the Board of Certification, Inc., or with any state agency that regulates athletic trainers, including the status and disposition of all complaints;   (2) Have completed the educational and certification requirements of the Board of Certification, Inc.;  (3) Renew the athletic trainer's registration every three years by providing the information required by paragraph (1); and  (4) Notify the department of any changes in registration information within thirty days of the change.   (b) The department shall maintain a current list of the names and business addresses of athletic trainers registered under subsection (a).  (c) Records of a registrant's certification from the Board of Certification, Inc., shall be public records. [L 2012, c 198, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 436H-7 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436H. Athletic Trainers|436H-7 Duties of treating physician.

  §436H-7 Duties of treating physician. A treating physician shall provide direction to an athletic trainer by verbal order when in the presence of the athletic trainer or by written order or written athletic training service plans or protocols when a treating physician is not present with the athletic trainer. [L 2012, c 198, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 436H-8 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436H. Athletic Trainers|436H-8 Requirements to maintain registration.

  §436H-8 Requirements to maintain registration. (a) An athletic trainer shall have and maintain current and active status certification from the Board of Certification, Inc., as a condition of registration. Failure, refusal, or neglect of any registrant to maintain in full force and effect, a current and active status certification shall cause the automatic forfeiture of the registration of the athletic trainer, effective as of the date of the change of the registrant's certification status.  (b) The department shall not restore the forfeited license until satisfactory proof of the active status of the certification is submitted to the department. The department may assess a fee not to exceed $1,000 or restrict or place conditions on the registration as a condition of a restoration of a forfeited registration.  (c) The registrant may, within sixty days after receipt of the notification of the forfeiture, request an administrative hearing to review the forfeiture pursuant to chapter 91. [L 2012, c 198, pt of §2]