Section 457J-4 - Powers and duties of the directorIn 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.Added by L 2019, c 32,§ 2, eff. 5/1/2019.