HRS §466D-5
Director's powers over respiratory therapist licenses
The director of the agency that oversees respiratory therapists can grant, deny, renew, suspend, or revoke licenses, set and grade exams, make rules, and discipline licensed therapists. The director can also appoint an advisory committee of working therapists to help carry out the law.
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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 powers and duties to: (1) Grant, deny, renew, refuse to renew, restore, terminate, reinstate, condition, restrict, suspend, or revoke a license issued pursuant to this chapter; (2) Grant permission to a person to practice respiratory care and to use the title of "licensed respiratory therapist" or a description indicating that the person is a licensed respiratory therapist in this State; (3) Adopt, amend, or repeal rules pursuant to chapter 91 as the director finds necessary to carry out this chapter; (4) Administer, coordinate, and enforce this chapter; (5) Prepare and administer examinations pursuant to the requirements of this chapter; (6) Establish the criteria for successful passage of an examination administered pursuant to this chapter; (7) Discipline a licensed respiratory therapist on grounds specified by this chapter or chapter 436B or for any violation of rules adopted by the director pursuant to this chapter; (8) Refuse to license a person for failure to meet the licensing requirements in this chapter or for any reason specified by this chapter as grounds to discipline a respiratory therapist; and (9) Appoint an advisory committee composed of practicing respiratory therapists to assist with the implementation of this chapter.
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