Haw. Code R. § 11-79-2
As used in this chapter: "American Dietetic Association" means the national professional association for dietitians that develop Standards of practice and training opportunities for members.
"Commission on Dietetic Registration" means the credentialing agency for the American Dietetic Association.
"Committee" means an advisory committee of licensed dietitians appointed by the director of health to assist with implementation of the licensure program.
"Department" means the department of health, State of Hawaii.
"Dietitian" means a person who is registered as a dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
"Director of health" or "director" means the director of department of health, State of Hawaii, or the director's designee.
"Hawaii Dietetic Association" or "HDA" means the state-affiliate of the American Dietetic Association.
"Licensed dietitian" means a person who has a valid license to practice dietetics in the State of Hawaii under this chapter.
"Respondent" means a person who is alleged to have violated this chapter or chapter 448B, HRS, and is expected or disposed to respond to those allegations.
Haw. Code R. § 11-79-2