It is the intent of the Legislative Assembly in requiring the licensure of physician associates to encourage appropriate use of physician associates in the delivery of health care services to the extent of a physician associate’s education and experience. [1981 c.220 §9; 1989 c.830 §31; 1999 c.582 §2; 2010 c.43 §2; 2011 c.550 §2; 2024 c.73 §132]