Haw. Rev. Stat. § 453D-9: ] Examination.

(a) The department shall conduct a licensing examination of applicants at least once a year at a time and place designated by the department.

(b) The department shall administer the National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification in compliance with the standards of the National Board for Certified Counselors.

(c) The examining fee shall be paid by the applicant directly to the National Board for Certified Counselors.

(d) An applicant shall be held to have passed an examination by obtaining a passing score as determined by the director.