Section 63-3-106 - General powers of boardThe board has the powers and duties, in addition to powers and duties granted to or imposed upon it by the other sections of this chapter, to:
(1) Adopt and promulgate rules and regulations as may be necessary to govern its proceedings and carry into effect the purpose of this chapter;(2) Conduct examinations to ascertain the qualifications and fitness of applicants for a license to practice podiatry in this state;(3) Provide standards by which podiatry schools and colleges shall be approved;(4) Direct the division to issue a license for applicants who successfully pass the examination for the practice of podiatry;(5) Conduct hearings, to revoke or suspend any license or certificate under the authority of this chapter or any previous laws authorizing the holder thereof to practice podiatry for violations by a licensee of any of the provisions of this chapter or any rule or regulation of the board properly adopted and promulgated by the board; and(6) Sponsor, conduct or approve such educational programs as are necessary to carry out and make effective this chapter.Acts 1931, ch. 31, § 2; C. Supp. 1950, § 7182.2; impl. am. Acts 1971, ch. 161, § 3; Acts 1971, ch. 188, §§ 1, 5; 1973, ch. 393, § 5; 1976, ch. 796, § 1; T.C.A. (orig. ed.), § 63-306; Acts 1984, ch. 937, § 5.