Hawaii Administrative Code

Each collection agency shall maintain, at its regular active business office in this State, permanent records or have immediate access to permanent records of all of its receipts and disbursements of funds for each customer or copies thereof. Such records shall be kept for a peri…

(a) Each collection agency shall maintain permanent legible records or have immediate access to permanent legible records of all of the accounts assigned to the agency. The records may be in the form of one or a combination of the following methods: (1) A listing sheet; (2) An ac…

Definitions of terms found in section 443B-1, HRS, are incorporated by reference and made a part of this chapter. In addition, the following definitions shall be included: "Acting under an order of court" means acting at the direction of the court and not merely collecting or att…

The rules of practice and procedure for collection agencies shall be as provided in chapter 16-201, the rules of practice and procedure of the department of commerce and consumer affairs, which are incorporated by reference and made a part of this chapter. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16…

No collection agency shall collect or attempt to collect any money or other forms of debt in this State without first registering under this chapter. Registration requirements shall include: (1) Filing with the director an application for registration on a form prescribed by the …

Each registrant conducting a collection agency business in this State shall: (1) Be registered with the director as prescribed in section 16-112-6; (2) Maintain a regular active business office in this State as prescribed in section 16-112-11; (3) Designate a principal collector …

Each collection agency shall notify the director in writing of any material change at any time during the application process or the period of registration. Notification shall be made within ten days of the change. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-112-8 [Eff 4/22/94] (Auth: HRS § 443B-2) …

Each agency shall pay the appropriate fees to the department in the amount specified in section 16-53-16.3. Registration shall not be deemed complete until all appropriate fees are paid. If a check is dishonored by a financial institution, fees shall be paid by certified check, m…

This chapter is intended to clarify and implement chapter 448F, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to the end that the provisions thereunder may best be effectuated and the public interest most effectively served. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-113-1 [Eff 1/13/94] (Auth: HRS § 448F-4) (Imp: HRS §…

A person applying for a license to practice electrology shall: (1) File a notarized application form or forms prescribed by the director; (2) Be at least eighteen years of age; (3) Provide verification of completing the requirements for licensure pursuant to sections 16-113-14, 1…

To qualify for examination an applicant shall file a completed electrologist application with the department at least seven weeks prior to the examination date as determined by the director. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-113-12 [Eff 1/13/94] (Auth: HRS § 448F-4) (Imp: HRS § 448F-4)…

An application shall be considered to be abandoned if all requirements, including filing of forms, required documents and payment of fees have not been met within one year from the date first filed. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-113-13 [Eff 1/13/94] (Auth: HRS § 448F-4) (Imp: HRS § 448…

A person applying for a license to practice electrology shall: (1) Be at least eighteen years of age; and (2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) below, comply with the curriculum requirements described in section 16-113-15, and evidence satisfactory completion of the curriculum …

(a) Sixty minutes shall constitute one curriculum hour. Clinical training shall be actual hours of practice and shall not include time spent waiting for clients. (b) The curriculum of a recognized electrology school shall consist of a minimum of 600 hours, and shall include 200 h…

(a) Standards for an electrology school shall consist of: (1) Accreditation by a recognized national or regional accrediting agency, or licensure in any U. S. jurisdiction as an electrology school; (2) Administration of a clinical practical examination by the school before gradua…

(a) Standards for apprenticeship training:(1) Training of an apprentice shall be accomplished by a licensed electrologist who has at least two years full-time experience as a licensed electrologist; (2) Theoretical and clinical training shall be in accordance with the curriculum …

(a) Standards of combined electrology school and apprenticeship training shall be pursuant to sections 16-113-16 and 16-113-17, respectively. (b) Verification of combined electrology school and apprenticeship training shall be pursuant to sections 16-113-16 and 16-113-17 respecti…

A person applying for a license to practice electrology shall achieve a passing score on the electrology examination administered by the department. The department may contract with a professional testing service to administer the examination. The examination shall be designed to…

As used in this chapter: "Apprentice" means a person who is training to become a licensed electrologist, and who is under supervision and direction of a licensed electrologist at an electrology premise that is in compliance with the department of health requirements. "Electrologi…

An applicant who fails to achieve a passing score may repeat the examination any number of times, provided the applicant files the appropriate forms and pays the required fees. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-113-20 [Eff 1/13/94] (Auth: HRS §§ 448F-4, 448F-5) (Imp: HRS §§ 448F-4, 448F-5)…

Examinations shall be conducted within the State at least once a year. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-113-21 [Eff 1/13/94] (Auth: HRS §§ 448F-4, 448F-5) (Imp: HRS §§ 448F-4, 448F-5)

The passing score for the examination shall be 75.00 points. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-113-22 [Eff 1/13/94] (Auth: HRS §§ 448F-4, 448F-5) (Imp: HRS §§ 448F-4, 448F-5)

(a) Application for biennial license renewal, regardless of the issuance date of the license, shall be on a form provided by the department on or before December 31 of each even-numbered year and shall be accompanied by the appropriate fees. (b) A biennial renewal application tra…

(a) Failure to timely renew a license or pay all applicable fees shall cause the license to be automatically forfeited. A license which has been forfeited may be restored within one year after the date of forfeiture upon written application, and payment of all applicable fees inc…

A licensed electrologist shall report to the department the following changes within fifteen days of the changes: (1) Change of personal name; and (2) Change of address. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-113-3 [Eff 1/13/94] (Auth: HRS § 448F-4) (Imp: HRS § 448F-4)

(a) All instruments used in electrology procedures shall be either disposed of or cleaned and then sterilized between clients. (b) A proper hygienic environment shall be maintained and infection-control procedures followed to minimize the risk of transmission of infectious diseas…

The standards for an electrology premise shall be in compliance with the requirements established by the department of health, to include but not limited to sanitation, safety, sterilization, and adequate facility and equipment to practice electrology. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-113…

(a) Epilators shall be approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and conform to Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) standards. (b) Epilators shall be maintained in proper working order. (c) Optimum timing and intensity shall be used during treatment to effect…

(a) The electrologist shall provide an explanation of the electrology practice prior to treatment, to include but not limited to: (1) Treatment procedure; (2) Modality to be used; (3) Hair growth cycles; (4) Regrowth; (5) Follow-up treatment; (6) Possible tissue reaction after tr…

(a) An electrologist shall be identified in advertisements, brochures, and promotional material by the name indicated on the license pocket identification card. All advertisements, brochures, and promotional materials printed by or caused to be printed shall include the license n…

In disciplining a licensee in a proceeding under section 448F-7, HRS, the director may, in addition to any other disciplinary actions authorized by law, impose one or more of the following actions: (1) Enrollment in additional educational and training courses; (2) Performance of …

In the event an application is denied, the director shall notify the applicant in writing of the action, which shall include a concise statement of the reasons and a statement informing the applicant of the right to a hearing if so desired. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-113-39 [Eff 1/1…

The license shall be conspicuously displayed in the place of business, and evidence of current validation shall be in the possession of the licensee at all times of practice. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-113-4 [Eff 1/13/94] (Auth: HRS § 448F-4) (Imp: HRS § 448F-4)

Any person whose application has been denied by the director shall be entitled to a hearing, provided that a demand for a hearing is filed with the director within sixty days of the date of the letter informing the applicant of the denial of the application. Notes Haw. Code R. § …

If a demand for hearing is filed within the time prescribed, the director shall order a hearing upon notice, which shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of chapter 91, HRS, and chapter 16-201, HAR, relating to contested cases. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-113-41 [Eff 1/…

The rules of practice and procedure for electrologists shall be as provided in chapter 16-201, the rules of practice and procedure of the department, which are incorporated by reference and made a part of this chapter. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-113-42 [Eff 1/13/94] (Auth: §§ 436B-2…

If any section of this chapter is declared unconstitutional, or the applicability thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the constitutionality of the remainder of this chapter and applicability thereof to other persons and circumstances shall not be affected. Note…

Upon written request to the department and payment of a fee, a duplicate license may be issued. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-113-5 [Eff 1/13/94] (Auth: HRS § 448F-4) (Imp: HRS §§ 448F-4, 436B-15)

Every licensee shall become familiar with chapter 448F, HRS, and this chapter. This chapter and chapter 448F, HRS, shall apply to all electrologists in the State of Hawaii, and all electrologists shall at all times comply with this chapter and with all applicable laws of the Stat…

(a) The fees for electrologists shall be as provided in this section:(1) Application fee .............................. $ 50 (2) Examination and other examination related fees as determined by contract between the director and a professional testing service (3) Original license f…

This chapter is intended to clarify and implement chapter 466K, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to the end that the provisions thereunder may be best effectuated and the public interest most effectively served. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-114-1 [Eff 3/11/91; comp 9/23/91; comp 4/17/98; comp…

(a) The director, after a hearing in accordance with chapter 91, HRS, may order one or more of the following remedies as appropriate relief: (1) Refunding the money paid as fees for services; (2) Correcting the work done in providing services; (3) Revoking the license or certific…

Any proceeding before the director to take disciplinary action or other sanctions against a licensed or certified appraiser shall be conducted in accordance with chapter 91, HRS. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16-114-105 [Eff 3/11/91; comp 9/23/91; comp 4/17/98; comp 1/10/09; comp 8/27/12]…

In addition to any other acts or conditions provided by law, the director may revoke, suspend, refuse to renew, restore, or reinstate, deny, or condition in any manner, any license or certificate for any one or more of the following acts or conditions: (1) Procuring a license or …

A person whose license or certificate has been suspended may apply for reinstatement of the license or certificate upon complete compliance with any term or condition imposed by the order of suspension. The application for reinstatement shall be accompanied by the appropriate fee…

Upon the expiration of at least five years from the effective date of the revocation of the license or certificate, a person may apply for a new license or certificate by filing an application and complying with all current requirements for new applicants. Notes Haw. Code R. § 16…

The forfeiture, nonrenewal, surrender, or voluntary relinquishment of a license or certificate by an appraiser shall not bar jurisdiction by the director to proceed with any investigation, action, or proceeding against the appraiser to revoke, suspend, condition, limit, or discip…