HRS §263A-2

Who can draw blood for alcohol testing

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Only doctors, registered nurses, or people licensed in a clinical lab job can draw blood to test its alcohol level. This rule does not apply to breath tests. Anyone else is not allowed to take blood for this purpose.

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The statute, as written — Persons qualified to take blood specimen

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

No person, other than a physician, registered nurse, or person licensed in a clinical laboratory occupation under section 321-13, may withdraw blood for the purpose of determining the alcoholic content therein. This limitation shall not apply to the taking of a breath specimen.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§321-13 Rules for health-related jobs and licenses

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