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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate as a durable medical equipment supplier that sells, dispenses, delivers, or services durable medical equipment to a consumer in the State without first obtaining a license. To receive a license, a durable medical equipment supplier shall attest and provide corroborating documentation to the department that the supplier:
(1) Is in compliance with the business registration laws of the State and has all required tax identification numbers;
(2) Is licensed and in good standing in the state in which its dispensing facilities are primarily located, if applicable, and complies with all applicable state and federal laws, rules, and standards;
(3) Has designated a responsible agent or agents either in or out of the State who will be responsible for providing timely and satisfactory services to consumers in the State; provided that:
(A) The responsible agent or agents must be available to consumers in the State by phone during standard business hours in Hawaii to answer inquiries or resolve issues; and
(B) If the responsible agent or agents are not immediately available, then the supplier shall have a system capable of accepting and recording incoming phone inquiries; provided that the supplier shall respond no later than one business day after the inquiry is received;
(4) Has implemented and maintains written procedures at each location for handling complaints and problems from all consumers, which includes a complaint file documenting complaints or problems and resolution of the complaints or problems; and
(5) Will agree to notify consumers within two business days if the supplier cannot or will not provide the equipment, item, or service ordered; provided that suppliers may be exempt from this requirement if selling, dispensing, delivering, or servicing specialty equipment or items.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Hawaii Revised Statutes Division 1. Government § 321-543 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/hi/division-1-government/hi-rev-st-sect-321-543/
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