§457-14 Violations of chapter; penalties. It shall be a misdemeanor for any person, including any corporation, association, or individual to:
(1) Sell or fraudulently obtain or furnish any nursing diploma, license, renewal, or record or aid or abet therein; or
(2) Practice nursing as defined by this chapter under cover of any diploma, license, or record illegally or fraudulently signed or issued unlawfully or under fraudulent representation; or
(3) Practice nursing as a registered or as a licensed practical nurse unless licensed to practice under this chapter; or
(4) Use in connection with the person's name any designation tending to imply that the person is a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse unless licensed to practice under this chapter; or
(5) Practice nursing as a registered nurse or as a licensed practical nurse during the time the person's license issued under this chapter is suspended or revoked; or
(6) Conduct a nursing education program not accredited by the board to prepare for a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse unless the program has been accredited by the board; or
(7) Otherwise violate any provision of this chapter.
Any of these misdemeanors shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $500 for a first offense. Each subsequent offense shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment of not more than one year, or both. [L 1970, c 71, pt of §1; am L 1983, c 119, §11; am L 1992, c 234, §4]
Cross References
Classification of offense and authorized punishment, see § §701-107, 706-640, and 706-663.
Structure Hawaii Revised Statutes
Title 25. Professions and Occupations
457-2.6 Licensed practical nurse
457-2.7 Advanced practice registered nurse.
457-3 State board of nursing; appointment; term of office.
457-4 Qualifications of board members.
457-5 Duties and powers of board.
457-5.5 Nursys; verification of nurse license.
457-8.8 Advanced practice registered nurses; global signature authority.
457-8.9 Advanced practice registered nurses; expedited partner therapy.
457-9.2 Continuing competency requirements; exemptions; extensions; records retention; audit.
457-9.3 Learning activity options.
457-9.5 Center for nursing fee.
457-11 Nursing education programs.
457-12 Discipline; grounds; proceedings; hearings.
457-12.5 Discipline based on action taken in another state; conditions; prohibition on practice.