# Haw. Rev. Stat. § 459-4: Powers and duties of the board

> Hawaii · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T25_C459_S459-4

## Section

- **Citation:** Haw. Rev. Stat. § 459-4
- **Heading:** Powers and duties of the board
- **Jurisdiction:** Hawaii
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** HI Code / Division 2 / Title 25 / Chapter 459 / Section 459-4

## Text

In addition to any other powers and duties authorized by law, the board shall prescribe rules in harmony with this chapter, as may be necessary to carry out its legal responsibilities and duties, to do all things necessary or incidental to the exercise of the powers and duties as established by these statutes, and to regulate the practice of optometry in the State.

## Nearby sections

- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 459 ‑7.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T25_C459_S459.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 459-1.5 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T25_C459_S459-1.5.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 459-2 Optometry; unauthorized practice, unlawful.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T25_C459_S459-2.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 459-3 Hawaii board of optometry; members, appointment, qualifications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T25_C459_S459-3.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 459-4 Powers and duties of the board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T25_C459_S459-4.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 459-5 Records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T25_C459_S459-5.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 459-6 Examinations, time of.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T25_C459_S459-6.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 459-7 Application; examination; reexamination; appeal; renewal; continuing education; license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T25_C459_S459-7.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 459-7.5 Reciprocity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T25_C459_S459-7.5.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 459-8 Conduct of examinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T25_C459_S459-8.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 459-9 Refusal to permit examination or issue license; revocation and suspension of license; grounds for.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T25_C459_S459-9.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 459-9.2 Revocation of license or denial of application to renew, restore, or reinstate a license based on conviction requiring registration as a sex offender;](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T25_C459_S459-9.2.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 459-10 Advertising, contents of.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T25_C459_S459-10.md)
- [Haw. Rev. Stat. § 459-11 REPEALED.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_HI_D2_T25_C459_S459-11.md)

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