HRS §448B-3
What the licensing director can do
This section gives the director of the licensing agency the power to check applicants' qualifications, issue dietitian licenses, make rules, enforce the law, discipline licensed dietitians, and appoint an advisory committee of dietitians to help carry out the law.
state agencies
The statute, as written — Powers and duties of the director
In addition to any other powers and duties authorized by law, the director shall have the following powers and duties: (1) Examine and approve the qualifications of all applicants under this chapter and issue a license to each successful applicant granting permission to use the title of "licensed dietitian" or "dietitian" in this State pursuant to this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant thereto; (2) Adopt, amend, or repeal rules pursuant to chapter 91 as the director finds necessary to carry out this chapter; (3) Administer, coordinate, and enforce this chapter and rules adopted pursuant thereto; (4) Discipline a licensed dietitian for any cause described by this chapter or for any violation of the rules, and refuse to license a person for failure to meet licensure requirements or for any cause that would be grounds for disciplining a licensed dietitian; and (5) Appoint an advisory committee consisting of licensed dietitians to assist with the implementation of this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant thereto.
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