§ 58-77-201. Board.


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  • (1) There is created the Licensed Direct-entry Midwife Board consisting of:
    (a) four licensed Direct-entry midwives; and
    (b) one member of the general public.
    (2) The board shall be appointed and serve in accordance with Section 58-1-201.
    (3)
    (a) The duties and responsibilities of the board shall be in accordance with Sections 58-1-202 and 58-1-203.
    (b) The board shall designate one of its members on a permanent or rotating basis to:
    (i) assist the division in reviewing complaints concerning the unlawful or unprofessional conduct of a licensed Direct-entry midwife; and
    (ii) advise the division in its investigation of these complaints.
    (4) A board member who has, under Subsection (3), reviewed a complaint or advised in its investigation may be disqualified from participating with the board when the board serves as a presiding officer in an adjudicative proceeding concerning the complaint.
    (5) Qualified faculty, board members, and other staff of Direct-entry midwifery learning institutions may serve as one or more of the licensed Directed-entry midwives on the board.
Amended by Chapter 167, 2013 General Session