2015 Hawaii Revised Statutes
TITLE 25. PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
457. Nurses
457-14 Violations of chapter; penalties.
§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.
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