Haw. Rev. Stat. § 466D-5
Powers and duties of the director
Hawaii · Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 466D — respiratory therapists · Status: effective
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- Haw. Rev. Stat. § 466D-5, Powers and duties of the director, Hawaii, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2426151
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In addition to any other powers and duties authorized by law, the director shall have the powers and duties to:
(1) Grant, deny, renew, refuse to renew, restore, terminate, reinstate, condition, restrict, suspend, or revoke a license issued pursuant to this chapter;
(2) Grant permission to a person to practice respiratory care and to use the title of "licensed respiratory therapist" or a description indicating that the person is a licensed respiratory therapist in this State;
(3) Adopt, amend, or repeal rules pursuant to chapter 91 as the director finds necessary to carry out this chapter;
(4) Administer, coordinate, and enforce this chapter;
(5) Prepare and administer examinations pursuant to the requirements of this chapter;
(6) Establish the criteria for successful passage of an examination administered pursuant to this chapter;
(7) Discipline a licensed respiratory therapist on grounds specified by this chapter or chapter 436B or for any violation of rules adopted by the director pursuant to this chapter;
(8) Refuse to license a person for failure to meet the licensing requirements in this chapter or for any reason specified by this chapter as grounds to discipline a respiratory therapist; and
(9) Appoint an advisory committee composed of practicing respiratory therapists to assist with the implementation of this chapter.