Hawaii Revised Statutes 457g. Occupational Therapy Practice

• 457g-1 Definitions.
  As used in this chapter unless the context otherwise requires: "Department" means the department of commerce and consumer affairs. "Director" means the director of...
• 457g-1.2 Occupational Therapy Program.
  There is established an occupational therapy program within the department to be administered by the director. [L 2014, c 209, pt of §2]
• 457g-1.3 Powers and Duties of the Director.
  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...
• 457g-1.4 License Required.
  (a) Except as specifically provided in this chapter, no person shall engage in the practice of occupational therapy or use the title "licensed occupational therapist"...
• 457g-1.5 Practice of Occupational Therapy.
  (a) The practice of occupational therapy is the therapeutic use of everyday life activities with individuals or groups for the purpose of participation in...
• 457g-2 Qualifications of Occupational Therapists.
  (a) To qualify for licensure in this State, occupational therapists shall have completed the educational requirements and supervised field work experience required for certification by...
• 457g-2.5 Repealed.
  L 2003, c 97, §6.
• 457g-2.6 Qualifications of Occupational Therapy Assistants.
  (a) Effective January 1, 2017, occupational therapy assistants shall be licensed pursuant to this chapter. (b) To qualify for licensure in this State, occupational therapy...
• 457g-2.7 Supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants; Partnership With Occupational Therapists.
  (a) An occupational therapy assistant may practice occupational therapy only under the supervision of, and in partnership with, an occupational therapist who is licensed to...
• 457g-5 Exemptions.
  (a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit any person from acting within the scope of a license issued to that person...
• 457g-6 Biennial Renewal; Failure to Renew; Restoration, Inactive License; Conversion From Registration.
  (a) The biennial renewal fee shall be paid to the department on or before December 31 of each even-numbered year. Failure, neglect, or refusal...
• 457g-7 License Revocation or Suspension; Reinstatement; Probation.
  (a) In addition to any other actions authorized by law, any license issued under this chapter may be revoked or suspended by the director...

Last modified: October 27, 2016