Rule 15-19-60-10.10.4 - Powers and Duties of the Department1. To aid the state's attorneys of the various counties in the enforcement of the provisions of the Legislation Governing Speech-Language Pathologists/Audiologists and the prosecution of any violations thereof. In addition to the criminal penalties provided by the Legislation Governing Speech-Language Pathologists/Audiologists, the civil remedy of injunction shall be available to restrain and enjoin violations of any provisions of that law without proof of actual damages sustained by any person.2. To determine the qualifications and eligibility of applicants for registration as speech-language pathology and audiology aides in this state.3. To issue, renew, deny, suspend, or revoke registration of speech-language pathology and audiology aides in this state or otherwise discipline registered speech-language pathology and audiology aides.4. To deny, suspend or revoke licensure of speech-language pathologists and audiologists or otherwise discipline licensed speech-language pathologists and audiologists who employ or supervise speech-language pathology or audiology aides, and who engage in unethical or questionable practices, or who fail to provide appropriate supervision of aides or who have encouraged or participated in any intentional act or omission that caused or assisted their aides to violate these regulations and/or any law, including but not limited to, Section 73-14-1, et seq. of the Mississippi Code of 1972 as amended which is generally known as the "Hearing Aid Dealers Licensing Act".5. To investigate alleged or suspected violations of the provisions of the Legislation Governing Speech-Language Pathologists/Audiologists or other laws of this state pertaining to speech-language pathology and audiology aides and these regulations.6. To maintain a register listing the name of every speech-language pathology and audiology aide registered in this state, his/her last known place of business and last known place of residence, and the date and number of his/her registration. Such a list shall be available to any person upon application to the department and payment of such charges as may be fixed by it.7. To be responsible for all disputed matters involving whether an applicant shall be registered.15 Miss. Code. R. 19-60-10.10.4
Miss. Code Ann. § 73-38-13.