2005 Idaho Code - 54-2910 — POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD

                                  TITLE  54
                    PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES
                                  CHAPTER 29
                   SPEECH AND HEARING SERVICES PRACTICE ACT
    54-2910.  POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD. The board shall have the
authority to administer, coordinate and enforce the provisions of this chapter
including, but not limited to:
    (1)  Evaluate the qualifications of applicants for licensure, approve and
administer examinations to test the knowledge and proficiency of applicants
for licensure, and approve or deny the registration and issuance and renewal
of licenses and permits;
    (2)  Authorize all disbursements necessary to carry out the provisions of
this chapter;
    (3)  Promulgate rules not inconsistent with the laws of this state which
are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter including, but not
limited to, ethical standards of practice;
    (4)  Adopt rules allowing for continuing education;
    (5)  Obtain restraining orders and injunctions prohibiting conduct in
violation of the provisions of this chapter, conduct investigations, issue
subpoenas, examine witnesses and administer oaths, concerning practices which
are alleged to violate the provisions of this chapter;
    (6)  Suspend or revoke or otherwise sanction licenses in the manner
provided in this chapter, or place a person holding a license under this
chapter on probation;
    (7)  Require as a condition of receiving or retaining a license issued
under this chapter that restitution be paid to a consumer;
    (8)  Require the inspection of testing equipment and facilities of persons
engaging in any practice pursuant to this chapter; and
    (9)  Authorize, by written agreement, the bureau of occupational licenses
to act as its agent in its interest.