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162 PDFTitle:MIDWIVES REGISTRATION ORDINANCEGazette Number:L.N. 247 of 1999
Section:24Heading:Directions to midwivesVersion Date:30/09/1999

(1) The Council may from time to time issue free of charge to registered midwives directions in writing, not being inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Ordinance or of any regulations made thereunder, relating to the conduct and the practice in midwifery: (Amended 61 of 1997 s. 27)
Provided that-

        (a) one copy of every such direction shall be sent to each registered midwife, who is for the time being carrying on practice in Hong Kong, at the midwife's registered address; and (Amended 67 of 1985 s. 16; 61 of 1997 s. 25)
        (b) copies are obtainable free of charge on request at every training school for midwives.
(2) Failure to comply with any direction issued in accordance with subsection (1) shall constitute a ground for disciplinary proceedings under section 10.