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