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HI Rev Stat § 451K-3 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|451K. Genetic Counselors|451K-3 Powers and duties of the director.

 §451K-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) 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 "licensed genetic counselor" or "genetic counselor" 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 licensed genetic counselor for any cause described by this chapter or for any violation of the rules, and refuse to license an individual for failure to meet licensure requirements or for any cause that would be grounds for disciplining a licensed genetic counselor; and  (5) Work with the department of health's genetics program to assist with the implementation of this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant thereto. [L 2009, c 191, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 451K-4 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|451K. Genetic Counselors|451K-4 Licensure required.

 §451K-4 Licensure required. No individual shall purport to be a licensed genetic counselor or use the letters "L.G.C." in connection with the individual's name, or use any words or symbols indicating or tending to indicate that the individual is a licensed genetic counselor without meeting the applicable requirements and holding a license as set forth in this chapter. [L 2009, c 191, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 451K-5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|451K. Genetic Counselors|451K-5 Exemptions.

 §451K-5 Exemptions. (a) This chapter does not prohibit any persons legally regulated in this State by any other law from engaging in the practice for which they are authorized as long as they do not represent themselves by the title of "genetic counselor" or "licensed genetic counselor". This chapter shall not prohibit the practice of nonregulated professions whose practitioners are engaged in the delivery of human services as long as these practitioners do not represent themselves as or use the title of "genetic counselor" or "licensed genetic counselor".  (b) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the activities and services of:  (1) A student, intern, resident, or fellow in genetics or genetic counseling seeking to fulfill educational requirements to qualify for a license under this chapter if those activities and services constitute a part of that individual's supervised course of study;  (2) An individual seeking to fulfill the post-degree practice requirements to qualify for licensing under this chapter, as long as the activities and services are supervised by a licensed genetic counselor or physician. A student, intern, resident, or fellow shall be designated by the title "intern", "resident", "fellow", or any other designation of trainee status; or  (3) An American Board of Genetic Counseling or an American Board of Medical Genetics certified genetic counselor who is brought into the State as a consultant to train health care providers within the State. Nothing contained in this subsection shall be construed to permit students, interns, residents, fellows, or consultants to offer their services as genetic counselors or geneticists to any other person.  (c) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent a physician licensed to practice medicine in this State or an intern, fellow, or resident from performing genetic counseling within the person's scope of practice as long as the person is not in any manner held out to the public as a "genetic counselor" or "licensed genetic counselor".  (d) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent any licensed nurse in this State from performing genetic counseling within the nurse's scope of practice as long as the nurse is not in any manner held out to the public as a "genetic counselor" or "licensed genetic counselor".  (e) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent any licensed social worker, licensed psychologist, or licensed marriage and family therapist from practicing professional counseling in this State as long as the person is not in any manner held out to the public as a "genetic counselor" or "licensed genetic counselor" and does not hold out the person's services as being genetic counseling. [L 2009, c 191, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 451K-6 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|451K. Genetic Counselors|451K-6 Licensure requirements.

 §451K-6 Licensure requirements. The director shall adopt rules as deemed necessary for the licensure of genetic counselors to protect public health and safety and may consider the following factors as evidence in determining whether an applicant is qualified to be licensed:  (1) Board-certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling or its equivalent; and  (2) A report of any disciplinary action or rejection of license applications or renewals relating to genetic counseling practice taken against the applicant in another jurisdiction. [L 2009, c 191, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 451K-7 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|451K. Genetic Counselors|451K-7 Provisional license.

 §451K-7 Provisional license. (a) The director shall grant, upon application and payment of proper fees, provisional licensure to an individual who, at the time of application, is documented to have active candidate status by the American Board of Genetic Counseling or its equivalent.  (b) Individuals with provisional licenses shall meet the requirements for full licensure within the first two available American Board of Genetic Counseling or its equivalent board examination cycles next following the filing of an application for provisional licensure. [L 2009, c 191, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 451K-8 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|451K. Genetic Counselors|451K-8 Licensure by endorsement.

 §451K-8 Licensure by endorsement. The director shall grant, upon application and payment of proper fees, licensure to an individual who, at the time of application, holds a valid license as a genetic counselor issued by another state, territory, or jurisdiction if the requirements for that certification or license are equal to, or greater than, the requirements of this chapter. [L 2009, c 191, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 451K-9 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|451K. Genetic Counselors|451K-9 Issuance of license.

 §451K-9 Issuance of license. The director shall issue a license to any individual who meets the requirements of this chapter, upon payment of the prescribed fees. [L 2009, c 191, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 451K-10 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|451K. Genetic Counselors|451K-10 Renewal of license.

 §451K-10 Renewal of license. (a) Every licensee or provisional licensee under this chapter shall renew a license granted pursuant to this chapter annually on or before June 30, with the first renewal deadline occurring on July 1, 2010. Failure to renew a license shall result in a forfeiture of the license. Licenses that have been so forfeited may be restored within one year of the expiration date upon payment of renewal and penalty fees. 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 require the individual to apply as a new applicant.  (b) Proof of maintenance of American Board of Genetic Counseling or its equivalent board certification shall be required for license renewal.  (c) Proof of continued active candidate status shall be required for provisional license renewal. [L 2009, c 191, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 451K-11 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|451K. Genetic Counselors|451K-11 Application for licensure.

  §451K-11 Application for licensure. (a) Application for a license shall be made on an application form to be furnished by the department. An applicant shall provide the following information:  (1) The applicant's legal name;  (2) The applicant's current residence and business mailing addresses and phone numbers;  (3) The applicant's social security number;  (4) 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;  (5) Proof that the applicant is a United States citizen, a permanent resident, or is otherwise authorized to work in the United States;  (6) Disclosure of similar licensure in any state or territory;  (7) Disclosure of disciplinary action by any state or territory against any license held by the applicant; and  (8) Any other information the licensing authority may require to investigate the applicant's qualifications for licensure.  (b) Failure to provide the information required by subsection (a) and pay the required fees shall be grounds to deny the application for licensure. [L 2009, c 191, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 451K-12 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|451K. Genetic Counselors|451K-12 Fees; disposition.

  §451K-12 Fees; disposition. (a) Application, examination, reexamination, license, renewal, late renewal penalty, inactive, and other reasonable and necessary fees relating to administration of this chapter 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 genetic counselor licensure program. [L 2009, c 191, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 451K-13 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|451K. Genetic Counselors|451K-13 Revocation, suspension, denial, or condition of licenses; fines.

  §451K-13 Revocation, suspension, denial, or condition of licenses; fines. In addition to any other acts or conditions provided by law, the director may refuse to renew, reinstate, or restore, or may deny, revoke, suspend, fine, or condition in any manner any license for any one or more of the following acts or conditions on the part of the applicant or licensed genetic counselor:  (1) Conviction by a court of competent jurisdiction of a crime that the director has determined to be of a nature that renders the individual convicted unfit to practice genetic counseling;  (2) Failure to report in writing to the director any disciplinary decision or rejection of license application or renewal related to genetic practice issued against the licensed genetic counselor or the applicant in any jurisdiction within thirty days of the disciplinary decision or within twenty days of licensure;  (3) Violation of recognized ethical standards for genetic counselors as set by the National Society of Genetic Counselors;  (4) Use of fraud, deception, or misrepresentation in obtaining a license;  (5) Revocation, suspension, or other disciplinary action by another state, territory, federal agency, or country against the licensed genetic counselor or applicant for any reason provided under this section; or  (6) Other just and sufficient cause that renders an individual unfit to practice genetic counseling. [L 2009, c 191, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 451K-14 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|451K. Genetic Counselors|451K-14 Hearings; appeals.

 §451K-14 Hearings; appeals. The director shall establish a hearing and appeals process for persons to appeal the revocation, suspension, denial, or condition of a license. [L 2009, c 191, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 451K-15 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|451K. Genetic Counselors|451K-15 Prohibited acts; penalties.

 §451K-15 Prohibited acts; penalties. (a) No individual shall:  (1) Use in connection with the person's name any designation tending to imply that the individual is a licensed genetic counselor unless the individual is duly licensed and authorized under this chapter; or  (2) Make a representation that the individual is a licensed genetic counselor during the time the person's license issued under this chapter is forfeited, inactive, terminated, suspended, or revoked.  (b) Any individual 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 2009, c 191, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 451K-16 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|451K. Genetic Counselors|451K-16 Rules.

 §451K-16 Rules. The department may adopt rules under chapter 91 as necessary for the purposes of this chapter. [L 2009, c 191, pt of §2]
HI Rev Stat § 452-1 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|452. Massage|452-1 Definitions.

  §452-1 Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall be adopted:  "Board" means the board of massage therapy created under this chapter.  "Massage", "massage therapy", and "Hawaiian massage" commonly known as lomilomi, means any method of treatment of the superficial soft parts of the body, consisting of rubbing, stroking, tapotement, pressing, shaking, or kneading with the hands, feet, elbow, or arms, and whether or not aided by any mechanical or electrical apparatus, appliances, or supplementary aids such as rubbing alcohol, liniments, antiseptics, oils, powder, creams, lotions, ointments, or other similar preparations commonly used in this practice. Any mechanical or electrical apparatus used as described in this chapter shall be approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration.  "Massage therapist" means any person who engages in the occupation or practice of massage for compensation.  "Massage therapist apprentice" means any person who engages in the occupation or practice of massage under the direct supervision of a sponsoring massage therapist who is employed by or registered with an approved massage establishment.  "Massage therapist student" means any person who engages in the study or practice of massage therapy who is under the direct supervision of the teacher in a school setting.  "Massage therapy establishment" means premises occupied and used for the purpose of practicing massage therapy or massage therapy training; provided that when any massage therapy establishment is situated in any building used for residential purposes, the massage therapy establishment premises shall be set apart and shall not be used for any other purpose.  "Principal massage therapist" means a massage therapist designated by an establishment or an out-call massage service as the person in charge. [L 1947, c 192, §1; RL 1955, §63-1; HRS §452-1; am L 1980, c 208, §3; am L 1981, c 65, §1; am L 1987, c 190, §2; am L 1989, c 204, §1; am L 1990, c 205, §1; am L 2016, c 146, §2]
HI Rev Stat § 452-2 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|452. Massage|452-2 License required.

  §452-2 License required. (a) It is unlawful for any person in the State to engage in or attempt to engage in the occupation or practice of massage for compensation without a current massage therapist license issued pursuant to this chapter.  (b) A massage therapist apprentice who has a permit, or a massage therapist student under the direct supervision of a teacher in a massage school setting, is also permitted to engage in or attempt to engage in the occupation or practice of massage. [L 1947, c 192, §2; RL 1955, §63-2; HRS §452-2; am L 1980, c 208, §4; am L 1981, c 65, §2; am L 1985, c 95, §1; am L 1989, c 204, §2]
HI Rev Stat § 452-3 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|452. Massage|452-3 Massage therapy establishments to be licensed.

  §452-3 Massage therapy establishments to be licensed. No massage therapy establishment shall be operated unless it has been duly licensed as provided for in this chapter. [L 1947, c 192, §3; RL 1955, §63-3; HRS §452-3; am L 1980, c 208, §5; am L 1981, c 82, §28; am L 1987, c 190, §3; am L 1990, c 205, §2]
HI Rev Stat § 452-4 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|452. Massage|452-4 Creation of state board; qualifications.

  §452-4 Creation of state board; qualifications. (a) There is established within the department of commerce and consumer affairs for administrative purposes a state board of massage therapy consisting of five members.  (b) Three members shall have at least three years of practical experience as licensed massage therapists, who shall be actively employed as massage therapists, and two shall be public members.  (c) Board members affiliated with any school teaching massage or any apprenticeship or other massage therapy training program shall disclose that affiliation and shall at all times adhere to the provisions of chapter 84 and the interpretations of that chapter by the state ethics commission. [L 1947, c 192, §4; RL 1955, §63-4; am L Sp 1959 2d, c 1, §5; HRS §452-4; am L 1978, c 208, §5; am L 1980, c 208, §6; am L 1982, c 204, §8; am L 1987, c 190, §4; am L 1989, c 204, §3; am L 1992, c 202, §95; ree L 1993, c 322, §8; am L 1994, c 5, §4] Cross References  Departmental administration, see § §26-9 and 26-35.
HI Rev Stat § 452-5 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|452. Massage|452-5 REPEALED.

  §452-5 REPEALED. L 1992, c 202, §208.
HI Rev Stat § 452-6 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|452. Massage|452-6 Powers and duties of the board.

  §452-6 Powers and duties of the board. (a) The board shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 for the purposes of this chapter.  (b) In addition to any other powers and duties authorized by law, the board may grant, or upon proof of violation of this chapter or the rules adopted by the board governing the practice under this chapter, revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew a license as provided in this chapter.  (c) The board shall adopt rules pursuant to chapter 91 relating to massage therapist apprenticeship and training including rules establishing qualifications for apprenticeship permits and training programs and the requirements to be met by massage therapist apprentices prior to taking the massage therapist license examination.  (d) The executive secretary, under the direction of the board, shall issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses before the board with the same effect as if the subpoenas were issued in an action in the circuit court, and shall, under the direction of the board, administer oaths in all matters pertaining to the duties of the executive secretary's office or connected with the administration of the affairs of the board. Disobedience of a subpoena and false swearing before the executive secretary or the board shall be attended by the same consequences and be subject to the same penalties as if the disobedience or false swearing occurred in an action in the circuit court. [L 1947, c 192, pt of §6; am L 1949, c 97, pt of §1; RL 1955, §63-6; am L 1965, c 96, §45; HRS §452-6; am L 1979, c 105, §44; am L 1980, c 208, §8; am L 1981, c 65, §4; gen ch 1985; am L 1986, c 99, §4; am L 1989, c 204, §4; am L 1992, c 202, §96] Case Notes  Power to refuse certificate; moral turpitude. 38 H. 584 (1950).
HI Rev Stat § 452-7 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|452. Massage|452-7 and 452-8

  § §452-7 and 452-8 REPEALED. L 1992, c 202, § §209, 210.
HI Rev Stat § 452-9 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|452. Massage|452-9 Records of board.

  §452-9 Records of board. The board shall keep a record of all of its proceedings and activities including all applications, and the action taken thereon. The books and records of the board shall be prima facie evidence of matters therein contained. The provisions of chapter 92F shall prevail in the disclosure of information maintained by the board. [L 1947, c 192, §8; RL 1955, §63-9; am L 1959, c 109, §1; HRS §452-9; am L 1980, c 208, §11; am L 1995, c 144, §1]
HI Rev Stat § 452-10 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|452. Massage|452-10 REPEALED.

  §452-10 REPEALED. L 1980, c 208, §12.
HI Rev Stat § 452-11 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|452. Massage|452-11 Assistance to board.

  §452-11 Assistance to board. The board may call to its aid any person or persons of established reputation and known ability in their profession, for the purpose of conducting examinations, inspection, and investigations of all persons affected by this chapter. [L 1947, c 192, §11; RL 1955, §63-11; HRS §452-11; am L 1980, c 208, §13]
HI Rev Stat § 452-12 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|452. Massage|452-12 Application for examination.

  §452-12 Application for examination. Each person who desires to practice the occupation of massage therapist shall file with the board a written application on a form prescribed and supplied by the board, and shall submit such credentials as may be required by this chapter or the rules adopted by the board, and shall also pay the board the required fees. [L 1947, c 192, §12; RL 1955, §63-12; HRS §452-12; am L 1980, c 208, §14; am L 1997, c 40, §11]
HI Rev Stat § 452-13 (2021)
2021 Hawaii Revised Statutes|Title 25. Professions and Occupations|452. Massage|452-13 Requisites for admission to examination and licensing of massage therapists and massage therapy establishments.

  §452-13 Requisites for admission to examination and licensing of massage therapists and massage therapy establishments. (a) The executive secretary of the board shall determine the sufficiency of the preliminary qualifications of applicants for admission to examination and licensing. The executive secretary shall require that:  (1) A nonrefundable application fee shall be paid to the board at the time of the application.  (2) The examination fee shall be refunded only if the applicant is found not qualified to take the license examination.  (3) An applicant for examination shall have completed academic training in anatomy, physiology, structural kinesiology, and the theory and demonstration of massage, which is not confined to any specific system or method of massage therapy, spent at least six months as a massage therapist apprentice or massage therapist student in a school approved by the board, and met all other requirements set for apprentices or students by the board pursuant to section 452-6(c).  (b) An applicant desiring to license a massage therapy establishment shall file with the board a written application on a form prescribed and supplied by the board, and setting forth that the applicant has complied with all of the requirements in a manner and detail as may be required by the rules established by the board. A license fee shall be paid to the board together with the application fee. [L 1947, c 192, §13; RL 1955, §63-13; am L 1965, c 211, § §1, 2; HRS §452-13; am L 1980, c 208, §15; am L 1981, c 65, §5; am L 1984, c 7, §34; am L 1985, c 95, §2; am L 1986, c 99, §5; am L 1987, c 190, §5; am L 1989, c 204, §5; am L 1990, c 205, §3; am L 1997, c 40, §12] Case Notes  Cited: 38 H. 584, 586 (1950).