Chapter 455 — Chapter 455
10 sections in this chapter.
HRS §455-1 Definitions
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§455-1 Definitions. As used in this chapter: "Behavioral medicine" means therapy techniques including biofeedback, relaxation training, hypnosis, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and cognitive therapy. "Board" means the board of naturopathic medicine. "Common diagnostic proced…
HRS §455-11 Discipline; grounds; proceedings; hearings
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§455-11 Discipline; grounds; proceedings; hearings. (a) In addition to any other actions authorized by law, the board shall have the power to deny, revoke, suspend, or refuse to renew any license to practice naturopathic medicine applied for or issued by the board in accordance w…
HRS §455-2 Licensing application and requirements; fees
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§455-2 Licensing application and requirements; fees. (a) Any person desiring to practice naturopathic medicine shall be licensed under this chapter. To obtain a license under this chapter, a person shall submit a completed application prescribed by the board; provide the informat…
HRS §455-3 Education requirements
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§455-3 Education requirements. Each applicant shall be a graduate of a school, university, or college of naturopathic medicine that has received candidacy status with, or has been accredited by, a regional or a national accrediting body recognized by the United States Department …
HRS §455-4 State board of naturopathic medicine
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§455-4 State board of naturopathic medicine. The governor shall appoint the board of naturopathic medicine, consisting of five members. Each member shall serve until the member's successor is appointed and qualified. Three members of the board, before appointment, shall have been…
HRS §455-5 REPEALED
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§455-5 REPEALED. L 1992, c 9, §2.
HRS §455-6 Powers and authority of the board
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§455-6 Powers and authority of the board. In addition to any other powers and duties authorized by law, the board may:
HRS §455-7 Examination requirements
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§455-7 Examination requirements. (a) The board shall specify the examination for licensure in its rules. (b) The board shall contract with a professional testing agency to prepare, administer, and grade each part of the examination for licensure. Each applicant shall pass the exa…
HRS §455-8 License to practice; biennial registration; continuing education
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§455-8 License to practice; biennial registration; continuing education. (a) Licenses to practice naturopathic medicine shall be issued by the board to those who qualify according to this chapter. Naturopathic physicians licensed under this chapter shall observe and be subject to…
HRS §455-9 Penalty
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§455-9 Penalty. Any person except a licensed naturopathic physician who practices, attempts to practice, or advertises the practice of naturopathic medicine, or any person who buys, sells, or fraudulently obtains any diploma or license to practice naturopathic medicine whether re…