2006 Louisiana Laws - RS 37:3555 — Powers and duties of the board

§3555.  Powers and duties of the board

A.  The board shall:

(1)  Prescribe application forms for examination, licensure, and registration and assess and collect fees pursuant to R.S. 37:3562.  

(2)  Maintain a complete record of all licensed massage therapists and annually prepare a roster of the names and addresses of all such licensees.  A copy of this roster shall be made available to any person requesting it, upon payment of a fee set by the board in an amount sufficient to cover the costs of its publication and distribution.  

(3)  Investigate persons who may be engaging in practices which violate provisions of this Chapter and impose fines and penalties.  

(4)  Adopt and revise rules and regulations pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act for the purpose of administering the provisions of this Chapter.  Such rules and regulations shall include rules relating to the definition of unprofessional conduct, as that term is further defined in R.S. 37:3563(A)(3).  

(5)  Issue declaratory rulings interpreting the scope of practice of massage therapy, as that term is further defined in R.S. 37:3552(5).  

(6)  Have all other powers necessary and proper for the performance of its duties.  

B.  The board may:

(1)  Accept or deny entrance of any applicant applying for licensure or registration.  

(2)  Establish continuing education requirements for license renewal and criteria for certifying massage therapy instructors.  

Acts 1992, No. 753, §2, eff. Sept. 1, 1992.