§451K-3 - Powers and duties of the director. - Hawaii Statutes

     [§451K-3]  Powers and duties of the director.  In addition to any other powers and duties authorized by law, the director shall have the following powers and duties:

     (1)  Examine and approve the qualifications of all applicants under this chapter and issue a license to each successful applicant granting permission to use the title of "licensed genetic counselor" or "genetic counselor" in this State pursuant to this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant thereto;

     (2)  [For effective date of this chapter and this paragraph, see note at head of this chapter.]  Adopt, amend, or repeal rules pursuant to chapter 91 as the director finds necessary to carry out this chapter;

     (3)  Administer, coordinate, and enforce this chapter and rules adopted pursuant thereto;

     (4)  Discipline a licensed genetic counselor for any cause described by this chapter or for any violation of the rules, and refuse to license an individual for failure to meet licensure requirements or for any cause that would be grounds for disciplining a licensed genetic counselor; and

     (5)  Work with the department of health's genetics program to assist with the implementation of this chapter and the rules adopted pursuant thereto. [L 2009, c 191, pt of §2]