2005 Idaho Code - 54-3714 — BOARD OF MEDICINE AND LICENSURE BOARD -- POWERS AND DUTIES

                                  TITLE  54
                    PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES
                                  CHAPTER 37
                      OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY PRACTICE ACT
    54-3714.  BOARD OF MEDICINE AND LICENSURE BOARD -- POWERS AND DUTIES. (1)
The board shall administer, coordinate, and enforce the provisions of this
act, evaluate the qualifications, and approve the examinations for licensure
under this act, and may issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, and administer
oaths, and may investigate practices which are alleged to violate the
provisions of this act. The licensure board shall conduct examinations of all
applicants for licensure and make recommendations to and consult with the
board concerning issuance of licenses, revocation of licenses and rules and
regulations to be promulgated under this act.
    (2)  The board shall, upon recommendation of the licensure board, adopt
rules and regulations, pursuant to chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code, relating
to professional conduct to carry out the policy of this act including, but not
limited to, regulations relating to professional licensure and to the
establishment of ethical standards of practice, disciplinary proceedings,
license suspension proceedings, or license revocation proceedings for persons
holding a license to practice occupational therapy in this state.
    (3)  The licensure board shall hold meetings, conduct hearings and keep
records and minutes as are necessary to carry out its functions.