Hawaii Revised Statutes 451j. Marriage and Family Therapists

• 451j-1 Definitions.
  As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires a different meaning: "Accredited educational institution" means any educational institution which grants a master's...
• 451j-2 Marriage and Family Therapist Licensing Program.
  There is established a marriage and family therapist licensing program within the department. The program shall be administered by the director. [L 1998, c...
• 451j-3 Powers and Duties of the Director.
  In addition to any other powers and duties authorized by law, the director may: (1) Examine and approve the qualifications of all applicants under...
• 451j-4 Fees; Disposition.
  (a) Application, examination, reexamination, license, renewal, penalty fees, and any other fees relating to the administration of this chapter, none of which are refundable,...
• 451j-5 Prohibited Acts.
  Except as specifically provided elsewhere in this chapter, no person shall use the title marriage and family therapist without first having secured a license...
• 451j-6 Exemptions.
  (a) Licensure shall not be required of: (1) A person doing work within the scope of practice or duties of the person's profession that...
• 451j-7 Application for Licensure.
  Any person who files an application with the department after December 31, 1998, shall be issued a license by the department if the applicant...
• 451j-7.5 Reciprocity.
  The director may enter into a reciprocity agreement with another state and issue a license to a marriage and family therapist who is licensed...
• 451j-8 Examination.
  (a) The department shall conduct an examination of licensing applicants at least once a year at a time and place designated by the department....
• 451j-9 Licensure Fees.
  Licenses shall be valid for three years and shall be renewed triennially. Any applicant for renewal of a license that has expired within one...
• 451j-10 Renewal of License.
  (a) Licenses shall be renewed triennially on or before December 31, with the first renewal deadline occurring on December 31, 2001. Failure to renew...
• 451j-11 Denial, Revocation, or Suspension of License.
  (a) The department shall deny, revoke, condition, or suspend a license granted pursuant to this chapter on the following grounds: (1) Conviction by a...
• 451j-12 Confidentiality and Privileged Communications.
  No person licensed as a marriage and family therapist, nor any of the person's employees or associates, shall be required to disclose any information...
• 451j-13 Therapist Prohibited From Testifying in Alimony and Divorce Actions.
  If both parties to a marriage have obtained marriage and family therapy by a licensed marriage and family therapist, the therapist shall be prohibited...

Last modified: October 27, 2016