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319A.070 Powers and duties of board.
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The board shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter and shall have
the responsibility of evaluating the qualifications of applicants for licensure.
The board may issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, administer oaths, and
investigate allegations of practices violating the provisions of this chapter.
The board may:
(a) Promulgate administrative regulations, pursuant to KRS Chapter 13A, relating
to professional conduct to carry out the provisions of this chapter, including
but not limited to administrative regulations relating to professional licensure
and holding a license to practice occupational therapy or assist in the practice
of occupational therapy in the Commonwealth;
(b) Conduct administrative hearings in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B;
(c) Evaluate the qualifications and authorize the issuance of licenses to qualified
occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants;
(d) Issue and renew licenses based on evidence of initial and continued
competence of persons subject to this chapter;
(e) Suspend or revoke licenses;
(f) Require the continuing professional education of persons subject to this
chapter;
(g) Keep a record of its proceedings and a register of all persons licensed as
occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants. The register shall
show the name of every licensee, the licensee's last known place of business
and last known place of residence, and the date and number of the license of
each licensed occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant. The
board shall, during the month of January of every year, compile and make
available a list of licensed occupational therapists and occupational therapy
assistants authorized to practice in the Commonwealth. Any citizen of the
Commonwealth may obtain a copy of the list upon application to the board
and payment of an amount to be fixed by the board, which shall not exceed its
cost;
(h) Make an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly which shall
contain an account of duties performed, actions taken, and appropriate
recommendations;
(i) Institute and maintain actions to restrain or enjoin any violation of this chapter
and administrative regulations notwithstanding the existence or pursuit of
other civil or criminal penalties;
(j) Approve an examination for occupational therapists and occupational therapy
assistants and establish standards for acceptable performance;
(k) Seek an injunction in Franklin Circuit Court against any individual who
practices occupational therapy in the Commonwealth without a license; and
(l) Promulgate administrative regulations to define appropriate supervision of
assistants, aides, and unlicensed personnel that are delivering occupational
therapy services.
Effective: July 15, 2002
History: Amended 2002 Ky. Acts ch. 14, sec. 4, effective July 15, 2002. -- Amended
1996 Ky. Acts ch. 318, sec. 278, effective July 15, 1996. -- Created 1986 Ky. Acts
ch. 78, sec. 7, effective July 15, 1986.
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