2005 Idaho Code - 54-2305 — BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGIST EXAMINERS -- POWERS

                                  TITLE  54
                    PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES
                                  CHAPTER 23
                                PSYCHOLOGISTS
    54-2305.  BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGIST EXAMINERS -- POWERS. The board of
psychologist examiners shall have the following powers:
    (a)  To pass upon the qualifications and fitness of applicants for
licenses and reciprocal licenses; and, at its option to adopt and revise rules
requiring applicants to pass examinations relating to their qualifications as
a prerequisite to the issuance of licenses.
    (b)  To adopt, and, from time to time, revise such rules in accordance
with the provisions of chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code, and not inconsistent
with the law as may be necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this
act. Such rules shall include, but need not be limited to, (1) a code of
ethics for psychologists in the state consistent with the current, and as
future amended, ethical standards for psychologists of the American
psychological association; (2) the educational and professional qualifications
of applicants for licensing under this act.
    (c)  To examine for, deny, approve, issue, revoke, suspend and renew the
licenses of psychologists and psychologist applicants pursuant to this act,
and to conduct hearings in connection therewith.
    (d)  To conduct hearings upon complaints concerning violations of the
provisions of and the rules adopted pursuant to this act and cause the
prosecution and enjoinder of all such violations.
    (e)  The board, or its duly appointed hearing officer, shall have the
power in any disciplinary proceeding under this chapter, to administer oaths,
take depositions of witnesses within or without the state in the manner
provided by law in civil cases, and may apply to any district court of this
state for a subpoena to require the attendance of such witnesses and the
production of such books, records, and papers as it deems necessary. The fees
and mileage of the witnesses shall be the same as that allowed in district
courts in criminal cases, which fees and mileage shall be paid in the same
manner as other expenses of the board are paid. In any case of disobedience
to, or neglect of, any subpoena or subpoena duces tecum served upon any
person, or the refusal of any witness to testify to any matter regarding which
he may be lawfully interrogated. It shall be the duty of any district court in
this state, on application by the board, to compel compliance with the
subpoena by proceedings for contempt, as in the case of disobedience of the
requirements of the subpoena issued from such court for refusal to testify
therein. The licensed person accused in such proceedings shall have the same
right of subpoena.
    (f)  Proceedings before the board and judicial review of the action of the
board shall be governed by the provisions of chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code.
    (g)  To authorize, by written agreement, the bureau of occupational
licenses as agent to act in its interest.
    (h)  To adopt a rule requiring continuing education as a condition of
continued licensure.