Sec 36-312. Local registrars and deputy local registrars; powers and duties

A local registrar and deputy local registrar of a registration district shall:

1. Administer and enforce this chapter and rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.

2. Assist the state registrar in investigating violations of this chapter and rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.

3. Electronically or physically submit certificates, evidentiary documents and forms to the state registrar as directed by the state registrar.

4. Register certificates only as directed by the state registrar.

5. Preserve and maintain records and perform other duties required by the state registrar.

6. At the request of the state registrar, make certificates, evidentiary documents or forms related to the system of vital records available to the state registrar for inspection.

7. At the request of the state registrar, provide birth certificates and death certificates to the state registrar.

8. Prepare and issue copies of certificates according to rules adopted pursuant to this chapter.