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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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