THE SENATE

S.B. NO.

804

TWENTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE, 2015

 

STATE OF HAWAII

 

 

 

 

 

 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

 

RELATING TO DENTISTRY.

 

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

 


     SECTION 1.  Chapter 448, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

     "§448-    Cease and desist order.  (a)  The board may issue an order to cease and desist the unlicensed practice of dentistry.

     (b)  The continued practice of dentistry without a license after receiving a cease and desist order shall be a class C felony."

     SECTION 2.  This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date.

     SECTION 3.  New statutory material is underscored.

     SECTION 4.  This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

 

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Dentistry; Unlicensed Practice

 

Description:

Permits the board of dental examiners to issue cease and desist orders for the unlicensed practice of dentistry.  Makes the continued unlicensed practice of dentistry after receipt of a cease and desist or a class c felony.

 

 

 

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