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HRS §451A-6

Passing the exam to get a license

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To get a license, you must pass an exam unless you qualify under a special rule. The director sets the exam content and passing score, and may use a testing company. You must pay an exam fee, which may go directly to the testing company.

The statute, as written — Examination

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.

(a) Every applicant, except those who qualify for a license pursuant to section 451A-10, shall pass an examination to be eligible for licensure. The director shall provide by rules the scope of the examination and the passing score. The director may examine applicants or may contract with a professional testing agency to prepare, administer, and grade the examination. (b) Every applicant shall pay an examination fee as provided in rules adopted by the director pursuant to chapter 91. Should the director contract with a professional testing agency to prepare, administer, and grade the examination, the examination fee may be paid directly to the testing agency by the examinee.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§451A-10 Getting a Hawaii hearing aid license if you already have one elsewhere

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