Current through 2024 First Special Session
Section 30-16-5 - Powers and duties of the board(a) The board shall: (1) Administer, coordinate and enforce the provisions of this article, evaluate the qualifications of applicants, supervise the examination of applicants, issue or deny original or endorsement licenses;(2) Investigate allegations of violations of this article and impose penalties if violations of this article have occurred;(3) Propose rules for legislative approval in accordance with the provisions of article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code, which shall after adoption govern and control the professional conduct of every person who holds a license to practice chiropractic in this state, and which shall include, but not be limited to, rules that: (A) Delineate qualifications for licensure, including qualifications for practice in specialties;(B) Specify requirements for the renewal of licensure;(C) Set forth procedures for licensure of chiropractors;(D) Establish a fee schedule for the amount and payment of all fees and charges;(E) Establish standards of professional conduct;(F) Establish procedures for disciplinary actions and complaint resolutions; and(G) Provide for duties of board members;(4) Evaluate the professional education and training of applicants for licensure and licensure renewal;(5) Evaluate the previous professional performance of applicants for licensure and licensure renewal;(6) Accept or deny applications for license renewal;(7) Establish appropriate fees and charges to support the active and effective pursuit of its legal responsibilities;(8) Employ personnel as determined by its needs and budget;(9) Request legal advice and assistance, as needed, from the attorney general;(10) Enter into contracts necessary to carry out its responsibilities under this article, including contracts for professional services that may include investigation, financing or legal services;(11) Develop and adopt a budget; and(12) Communicate disciplinary actions to relevant state and federal authorities and to other state chiropractic licensing authorities.