Haw. Rev. Stat. § 451A-5

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 451A-5 - Powers and duties of the director

In addition to any other powers and duties authorized by law, the powers and duties of the director are to:

(1) Adopt rules in accordance with chapter 91 to carry out the purposes of this chapter;

(2) Develop standards for licensure;

(3) Prepare and administer examinations;

(4) Issue, renew, suspend, and revoke licenses;

(5) Investigate and conduct hearings regarding any violation of this chapter and any rules adopted by the director;

(6) Do all things necessary to carry out the functions, powers, and duties set forth in the chapter, which may include establishment of an advisory committee; and

(7) Monitor medical authorizations and waiver records.

HRS § 451A-5

L 1969, c 205, pt of §1; am L 1985, c 15, §3; am L 1992, c 202, §93; am L 1997, c 88, §4

L 1997, c 88, §16 provides:

"SECTION 16. All rules, guidelines, and other material adopted or developed by the board of hearing aid dealers and fitters shall remain in full force and effect until amended or repealed by the department of commerce and consumer affairs pursuant to chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes. In the interim, every reference to the board of hearing aid dealers and fitters in those rules, policies, procedures, guidelines, and other material is amended to refer to the director of commerce and consumer affairs as appropriate."