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)  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;

(3)  Adopt rules allowing for continuing education; and

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

History:

[54-2910, added 2005, ch. 277, sec. 2, p. 858; am. 2022, ch. 94, sec. 42, p. 311; am. 2026, ch. 221, sec. 18, p. 946.]