HRS §457J-4
Director of Health: powers and duties
This section lists what the state health director can do for midwifery licensing. It covers granting licenses, making rules, enforcing the law, disciplining licensees, appointing an advisory committee, and updating the list of drugs and devices midwives may use.
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The statute, as written — Powers and duties of the director
In addition to any other powers and duties authorized by law, the director shall have the power and duties to: (1) Grant permission to a person to use the title of "midwife" or "licensed midwife" and engage in the practice of midwifery in this State pursuant to this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant thereto; (2) Adopt, amend, or repeal rules pursuant to chapter 91 to carry out the purposes of this chapter; (3) Administer, coordinate, and enforce this chapter and rules adopted pursuant thereto; (4) Discipline a licensee for any cause described by this chapter or for any violation of rules or refuse to license a person for failure to meet the licensing requirements or for any cause that would be grounds for disciplining a licensee; (5) Appoint an advisory committee to assist with the implementation of this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant thereto. The advisory committee shall consist of the following: (A) Three midwives who are certified professional midwives or certified midwives; (B) Two members of the public; and (C) A certified nurse midwife; and (6) Add, remove, or otherwise modify the authorized non-controlled legend drugs and legend devices listed in [section] 457J-11 by rule under chapter 91.
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