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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Hawaii Revised Statutes Division 2. Business § 457J-4 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/hi/division-2-business/hi-rev-st-sect-457j-4/
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