TITLE 54

PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES

CHAPTER 29

SPEECH AND HEARING SERVICES PRACTICE ACT

54-2910.  Powers and duties of the board. The board shall have the authority to administer, coordinate and enforce the provisions of this chapter including, but not limited to:

(1)  Evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure, approve and administer examinations to test the knowledge and proficiency of applicants for licensure, and approve or deny the registration and issuance and renewal of licenses and permits;

(2)  Authorize all disbursements necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter;

(3)  Promulgate rules not inconsistent with the laws of this state which are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter including, but not limited to, ethical standards of practice;

(4)  Adopt rules allowing for continuing education;

(5)  Obtain restraining orders and injunctions prohibiting conduct in violation of the provisions of this chapter, conduct investigations, issue subpoenas, examine witnesses and administer oaths, concerning practices which are alleged to violate the provisions of this chapter;

(6)  Suspend or revoke or otherwise sanction licenses in the manner provided in this chapter, or place a person holding a license under this chapter on probation;

(7)  Require as a condition of receiving or retaining a license issued under this chapter that restitution be paid to a consumer;

(8)  Require the inspection of testing equipment and facilities of persons engaging in any practice pursuant to this chapter; and

(9)  Authorize, by written agreement, the division of occupational and professional licenses to act as its agent in its interest.

History:

[54-2910, added 2005, ch. 277, sec. 2, p. 858; am. 2022, ch. 94, sec. 42, p. 311.]