2009 New Jersey Code
TITLE 45 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Section 45:9
45:9-27.26 - Powers, duties of board 

45:9-27.26.  Powers, duties of board 
    17.  The board shall, in addition to such other powers and duties as it may possess by law: 

   a.   Administer and enforce the provisions of this act;

 

   b.   Adopt and promulgate rules and regulations, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), to effectuate the purposes of this act; 

   c.   Establish professional standards for persons licensed under this act;

 

   d.   Conduct hearings pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), except that the board shall have the right to administer oaths to witnesses, and shall have the power to issue subpoenas for the compulsory attendance of witnesses and the production of pertinent books, papers, or records; 

   e.   Conduct proceedings before any board, agency or court of competent jurisdiction for the enforcement of the provisions of this act; 

   f.   Evaluate and pass upon the qualifications of candidates for licensure;

 

   g.   Establish standards for and approve educational programs for physician assistants as required by paragraph (3) of subsection a. of section 4 of this act; 

   h.   Adopt and administer the examination to be taken by applicants for licensure; 

   i.   Subject to the requirements of section 16 of this act, establish standards for and approve continuing education programs; and 

   j.   Have the enforcement powers provided pursuant to P.L.1978, c.73 (C.45:1-14 et seq.). 

   L.1991,c.378,s.17; amended 1992,c.102,s.12. 

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