2732 - Commissioner; functions, powers and duties.

§  2732. Commissioner; functions, powers and duties.  The commissioner  shall have the following powers and duties:    (a) To conduct scientific investigations and surveys  of  the  causes,  mortality,  methods  of  treatment, prevention and cure of birth defects  and genetic and allied diseases.    (b) To publish from time to time the results  of  such  investigations  and  surveys  for the benefit of the public health and from time to time  collate such publications for distribution to  scientific  organizations  and qualified scientists and physicians.    (c)  To  carry  on  programs of professional education and training of  medical students, physicians, nurses, scientists and technicians in  the  causes,  methods  of treatment, prevention and cure of birth defects and  genetic and allied diseases.    (d) To conduct and support counseling services.