36-766.04. Denial, suspension or revocation of certificate; hearings; tribal jurisdiction

A. The director may deny, suspend or revoke the certificate of any state-certified doula who:

1. Violates any provision of this article or rule adopted pursuant to this article.

2. Indulges in conduct or a practice that is detrimental to the public health or safety.

B. The department may deny, suspend or revoke a state-certified doula certificate.  After receiving notification of the denial, suspension or revocation, the applicant or state-certified doula may request a hearing to review the denial, suspension or revocation and, if requested, the department shall conduct the hearing pursuant to title 41, chapter 6, article 10.

C. A state-certified doula who is employed by an Indian tribe and who violates this section shall be under tribal government jurisdiction.  If the state-certified doula is determined to have violated this section, the information provided to the director may result in the denial, suspension or revocation of the state-certified doula's certification. Internal hearings, appeals or penalties resulting from disciplinary actions by a tribal government are deemed to be the final decision in accordance with this section.