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HI Rev Stat § 435E-46 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 24. Insurance|435E. Physicians and Surgeons Cooperative Indemnity|435E-46 Attendance and testimony.

  §435E-46 Attendance and testimony. No person is excused from attending or testifying or from producing any document or record before the commissioner, or in obedience to the subpoena of the commissioner or any officer designated by the commissioner, or in any proceeding instituted by the commissioner, on the ground that the testimony or evidence (documentary or otherwise) required of the person may tend to incriminate the person or subject the person to a penalty or forfeiture; but no individual may be prosecuted or subjected to any penalty or forfeiture for or on account of any transaction, matter, or thing concerning which the individual is compelled, after validly claiming the individual's privilege against self-incrimination, to testify or produce evidence (documentary or otherwise), except that the individual testifying is not exempt from prosecution and punishment for perjury or contempt committed in testifying. [L 1977, c 182, pt of §1; am L 1982, c 203, §16; gen ch 1985]
HI Rev Stat § 436B-1 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436B. Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act|436B-1 Short title.

  §436B-1 Short title. This chapter shall be known as and may be cited as the Professional and Vocational Licensing Act. [L 1991, c 111, pt of §2; am L 1992, c 202, §6]
HI Rev Stat § 436B-2 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436B. Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act|436B-2 General definitions.

  §436B-2 General definitions. As used in this chapter:   "Board" means any board or commission which is created and authorized by statute to issue a professional or vocational license, and is established within or transferred to the department for administrative purposes or subject to the administrative control or supervision of the director.  "Department" means the department of commerce and consumer affairs.  "Director" means the director of commerce and consumer affairs.  "Executive secretary" or equivalent expressions means the individual employed by the department subject to chapter 76, who shall assist the licensing authority in administering this chapter, its licensing laws, rules, and orders, and who shall perform such other ministerial duties and delegated functions as authorized by law.  "Forfeit" or "forfeiture" means the immediate and automatic termination or cancellation without any prior consultation with the licensee of a license issued by a board, caused by a licensee's voluntary or involuntary failure to comply with the requirements for maintaining or renewing a license.   "License" means the permission to engage in a profession or vocation granted by the applicable licensing authority to a person who has satisfied every requirement for licensure, and shall include any registration, certificate, or other document issued by the licensing authority reflecting proof of permission.  "Licensee" means the person in whose name the licensing authority grants a license.  "Licensing authority" or "authority" means the director, or any licensing board or commission under the administrative control of the director pursuant to section 26-9(c), authorized by statute to grant or to deny licenses.  "Licensing laws" means the applicable chapter providing for the regulation, licensing, and practice of a profession or vocation by the licensing authority.  "Person" includes an individual, partnership, joint venture, corporation, association, business, trust, or any organized group of persons or legal entity, or any combination thereof.  "Program" means any regulatory program in which the director is authorized by law to grant or to deny a license to a person seeking permission to engage in a profession or vocation.   "Reinstate" or "reinstatement" means the permission to engage in a profession or vocation granted by the applicable licensing authority to a person whose license has been previously suspended by the licensing authority.  "Renew" or "renewal" means the permission to engage in a profession or vocation granted by the applicable licensing authority to a licensee who has applied for an extension of a current and valid license.  "Restore" or "restoration" means the permission to engage in a profession or vocation granted by the applicable licensing authority to a person whose license has been previously forfeited by the licensing authority. [L 1991, c 111, pt of §2; am L 1992, c 202, §7; am L 2000, c 253, §150]
HI Rev Stat § 436B-3 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436B. Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act|436B-3 Applicability; prevailing provisions; construction.

  §436B-3 Applicability; prevailing provisions; construction. (a) The provisions of this chapter shall only be applicable to the professions and vocations required by law to be regulated by the licensing authority.  (b) Unless otherwise stated in this chapter, chapters 26, 26H, 91, and 92 and the licensing laws or rules for the respective profession or vocation shall prevail. This chapter shall apply whenever chapters 26, 26H, 91, and 92 and the licensing laws or rules for the respective profession or vocation are silent.  (c) This chapter shall be liberally construed to protect the health, safety, and welfare of consumers of services provided by a profession or vocation regulated by the licensing authority. [L 1991, c 111, pt of §2; am L 2002, c 20, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 436B-4 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436B. Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act|436B-4 Rules.

  §436B-4 Rules. The licensing authority may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 to effectuate this chapter and its licensing laws, and to carry out its purpose of protecting the health, safety, and welfare of consumers of services provided by a profession or vocation regulated by the licensing authority. The enumeration of specific matters which may properly be made the subject of rules shall not be construed to limit the licensing authority's broad general power to make all rules necessary to fully effectuate the purpose of this chapter. [L 1991, c 111, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 436B-5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436B. Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act|436B-5 Conditions of office.

  §436B-5 Conditions of office. (a) Each member of a board shall be selected and shall serve under the provisions of section 26-34, and before beginning a term of office, shall take an oath of office before a notary public, or other officer empowered to administer oaths.  (b) Each member of a board shall serve without pay. However, the actual and necessary traveling expenses incurred in connection with the performance of the member's official duties shall be paid by the department, upon the presentation of vouchers approved by the department. [L 1991, c 111, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 436B-6 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436B. Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act|436B-6 Organization of boards.

  §436B-6 Organization of boards. (a) Immediately upon the qualification and appointment of the original members, and annually thereafter, the board shall elect one member as chair and one member as vice-chair. In the absence of both the chair and the vice-chair to preside at a meeting, the members present shall select a chair pro tem.   (b) Each board shall meet not less than twice a year at a time and place determined by the board.  (c) The majority of the members to which the board is entitled shall constitute a quorum. The concurrence of a majority of the members to which the board is entitled shall be necessary to make any action taken by the board valid. Each board shall conduct its meetings in accordance with chapters 91 and 92. [L 1991, c 111, pt of §2; am L 1992, c 202, §8]
HI Rev Stat § 436B-7 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436B. Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act|436B-7 Powers and duties of licensing authority.

 §436B-7 Powers and duties of licensing authority. In addition to any other powers and duties authorized by law, each licensing authority may:  (1) Adopt, amend, or repeal rules, issue declaratory rulings or informal nonbinding interpretations, and conduct contested case proceedings pursuant to chapter 91;  (2) Grant, deny, convert, forfeit, renew, reinstate, or restore licenses, including the issuance of conditional licenses;  (3) Revoke, suspend, or otherwise limit the license of any licensee for any violation of the provisions in this chapter, the licensing laws, or any rule or order of the licensing authority;  (4) Develop requirements for licensure through the applicable licensing law or rules;  (5) Investigate and conduct hearings regarding any violation of this chapter, the licensing laws, and any rule or order of the licensing authority;  (6) Monitor the scope of practice of the profession or vocation regulated by the licensing authority;  (7) Prepare, administer, and grade examinations; provided that the licensing authority may contract with a testing agency to provide those services, and the licensing authority may also reserve the right to modify, amend, change, or regrade the examination;  (8) Create fact-finding committees which may make recommendations to the licensing authority for its deliberations;  (9) Contract with qualified persons including investigators who may be exempt from chapter 76 and who shall assist the licensing authority in exercising its powers and duties; and  (10) Subpoena witnesses and documents, administer oaths, and receive affidavits and oral testimony, including telephonic communications, and do any and all things necessary or incidental to the exercise of the licensing authority's power and duties, including the authority to conduct contested case proceedings under chapter 91. [L 1991, c 111, pt of §2; am L 1992, c 202, §9; am L 2000, c 253, §150; am L 2001, c 149, §2]
HI Rev Stat § 436B-8 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436B. Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act|436B-8 Delegation of authority.

  §436B-8 Delegation of authority. (a) The board shall delegate to the department the authority to receive, arbitrate, investigate, and prosecute any complaint against a licensee.  (b) A licensing authority may delegate to the executive secretary, or other designee, any of its powers or duties as it deems reasonable and proper. The delegation of powers and duties by the licensing authority shall be made in accordance with the procedures set forth in section 436B-6(c). However, the licensing authority shall not delegate its discretionary functions resulting in a final decision, including but not limited to the following:  (1) Adopting, amending, or repealing rules;  (2) Ordering disciplinary action against a licensee, including the revocation, suspension, or imposition of conditions or fines; provided that summary suspensions may be delegated; and  (3) Granting, denying, or otherwise conditioning license applications, unless the granting, denying, or conditioning of a license does not require the exercise of the licensing authority's expertise and discretion. [L 1991, c 111, pt of §2; am L 1992, c 202, §10]
HI Rev Stat § 436B-8.5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436B. Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act|436B-8.5 Review of examinations. The department, in its discretion, may allow an applicant to review the most recent examination failed by the applicant, provided that under no circumstances shall the licensing authority or the department allow an examination to be copied. [L 1992, c 202, §1]

  §436B-8.5 Review of examinations. The department, in its discretion, may allow an applicant to review the most recent examination failed by the applicant, provided that under no circumstances shall the licensing authority or the department allow an examination to be copied. [L 1992, c 202, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 436B-9 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436B. Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act|436B-9 Action on applications; abandoned applications.

  §436B-9 Action on applications; abandoned applications. (a) Unless otherwise provided by law, each licensing authority shall take the following actions within one year after the filing of a complete application for licensure:  (1) If it deems appropriate, conduct an investigation of the applicant; and  (2) Notify the applicant in writing by mail of the decision regarding the application for licensure. If the application has been denied, written notice of the decision shall state specifically the reason for denying the application and shall inform the applicant of the right to a hearing under chapter 91.  (b) An application shall be considered to be abandoned if an applicant fails to provide evidence of continued efforts to complete the licensing process for two consecutive years; provided that the failure to provide evidence of continued efforts includes but is not limited to:  (1) Failure to submit the required documents and other information requested by the licensing authority within two consecutive years from the last date the documents or other information were requested; or  (2) Failure to provide the licensing authority with any written communication during two consecutive years indicating that the applicant is attempting to complete the licensing process, including but not limited to attempting to complete the examination requirement; and provided further that the licensing authority may extend the above time periods by rule. The licensing authority shall not be required to act on any abandoned application, and the application may be destroyed by the licensing authority or its delegate. If the application is deemed abandoned by the licensing authority, the applicant shall be required to reapply for licensure and comply with the licensing requirements in effect at the time of reapplication. [L 1991, c 111, pt of §2; am L 1992, c 202, §11; am L 1995, c 35, §1; am L 2004, c 11, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 436B-10 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436B. Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act|436B-10 Application and requirements for licensure.

  §436B-10 Application and requirements for licensure. (a) Application for a license shall be made on an application form to be furnished by the licensing authority. An applicant shall provide the following information on the application form:  (1) The applicant's legal name;  (2) Affirmation that the applicant is beyond the age of majority;  (3) The applicant's current residence, business and mailing addresses, and phone numbers;  (4) The applicant's social security number if the licensing authority is authorized by federal law to require the disclosure;  (5) The date and place of any conviction of a penal crime directly related to the profession or vocation in which the applicant is applying for licensure, unless the conviction has been expunged or annulled, or is otherwise precluded from consideration by section 831-3.1;  (6) Proof that the applicant is a United States citizen, a United States national, or an alien authorized to work in the United States;  (7) Disclosure of similar licensure in any state or territory;  (8) Disclosure of disciplinary action by any state or territory against any license held by the applicant; and  (9) Any other information the licensing authority may require to investigate the applicant's qualifications for licensure. Failure to provide the above information and pay the required fees shall be grounds to deny the application for licensure.  (b) In addition to any other requirements provided by law, all applicants shall be:  (1) Beyond the age of majority; and  (2) A United States citizen, a United States national, or an alien authorized to work in the United States. [L 1991, c 111, pt of §2; am L 1992, c 202, §12; am L 1994, c 124, §1; am L 1995, c 35, §2; am L 1997, c 40, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 436B-11 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436B. Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act|436B-11 Additional licensure requirements.

  §436B-11 Additional licensure requirements. In addition to any other requirements provided by law, the licensing authority may also require by rule that the applicant provide the following:  (1) In the case of a partnership applicant, each general partner shall attest that each partner is beyond the age of majority;  (2) Proof that the applicant is competent, trustworthy, fair, and has financial integrity; and  (3) Proof that the applicant has satisfied all applicable business registration requirements prior to applying for licensure. [L 1991, c 111, pt of §2; am L 1992, c 202, §13; am L 1995, c 35, §3]
HI Rev Stat § 436B-12 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436B. Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act|436B-12 Criminal conviction.

  §436B-12 Criminal conviction.  When an applicant has been convicted of a penal crime directly related to the profession, vocation, or occupation for which licensure is sought, and it is determined that the conviction may be considered under section 831-3.1, the department, executive secretary, or the licensing authority's designee may request the following documents from the applicant:  (1) Copies of any court records, orders, or other documents that state the facts and statutes upon which the applicant was convicted, the verdict of the court with regard to that conviction, the sentence imposed, and the actual terms of the sentence; and  (2) Affidavits from any parole officer, employer, or other persons who can attest to a firm belief that the applicant has been sufficiently rehabilitated to warrant public trust. [L 1991, c 111, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 436B-13 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436B. Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act|436B-13 Renewal of license.

  §436B-13 Renewal of license. (a) Each licensee shall be responsible for timely renewing the licensee's license and satisfying the renewal requirements provided by law.  (b) At the time of license renewal, each licensee shall submit a completed renewal application and all applicable fees, and shall comply with any other requirement provided by law. A completed renewal application sent by United States mail shall be considered timely filed if the envelope bears a postmark of the required renewal date.   (c) The failure to timely renew a license, the failure to pay all applicable fees, the dishonoring of any check upon first deposit, or the failure to comply with any other requirement provided by law, shall cause the license to be automatically forfeited. [L 1991, c 111, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 436B-13.3 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436B. Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act|436B-13.3 Inactive license; reactivation of inactive license.

  §436B-13.3 Inactive license; reactivation of inactive license. (a) Unless otherwise provided by law, each licensing authority may allow a licensee to place its license on inactive status and provide conditions for the reactivation of the license.  (b) If a licensing authority desires to authorize an inactive license status, the licensing authority may decide to accept in total the provisions in subsection (c) to immediately effectuate an inactive license status. If a licensing authority desires to establish provisions for an inactive license status that differ from the provisions in subsection (c), the licensing authority may establish those alternative provisions by rules adopted pursuant to chapter 91.  (c) The following general provisions shall be applied by the licensing authority:  (1) Upon written request by a licensee during the licensure period or at renewal, and upon payment of an inactive license fee, the licensing authority shall place that licensee's active license on an inactive status;  (2) A licensee may continue on inactive status for the biennial or triennial period, whichever is applicable;  (3) A licensee on inactive status shall be considered as unlicensed and shall not engage in the practice of the licensed profession or vocation. Any person who violates this prohibition shall be subject to discipline under this chapter and the laws and rules of the licensing authority for that license;  (4) It shall be the responsibility of each licensee on inactive status to maintain knowledge of current licensing and renewal requirements; and  (5) A licensee may request to reactivate the license at any time during the licensure period or at renewal by completing an application for reactivation and fulfilling all requirements in effect at the time of application to return the license to active status, including the payment of an activation fee and other fees that may be required. The licensing authority may require information from the applicant to ensure the applicant is fit to engage in the profession, including but not limited to reporting license sanctions, pending disciplinary actions, or conviction of a crime in which the conviction has not been annulled or expunged.  (d) The licensing authority may deny an application for reactivation if the applicant does not fulfill all requirements or for the bases set forth in section 436B-19 or in the laws and rules of the licensing authority for that license. If the licensing authority denies the application, written notice of the denial shall state specifically the reason for denying the reactivation and shall inform the applicant of the right to a hearing under chapter 91. The applicant shall be required to reapply for licensure and comply with the licensing requirements in effect at the time of reapplication. [L 2006, c 49, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 436B-14 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|436B. Uniform Professional and Vocational Licensing Act|436B-14 Restoration of forfeited license.

  §436B-14 Restoration of forfeited license. A license which has been forfeited may be restored by the licensing authority within one year after the date of forfeiture upon compliance with the licensing renewal requirements provided by law and upon written application and payment of all applicable renewal fees, penalty fees, compliance resolution fund fees and, if applicable, recovery fund assessments. Any person who fails to have the person's license restored within one year from the date of forfeiture may be required by the licensing authority to reapply for licensure as a new applicant. [L 1991, c 111, pt of §2]