2006 Ohio Revised Code - 4755.41. General duties of physical therapy section; books and records as evidence.

§ 4755.41. General duties of physical therapy section; books and records as evidence.
 

(A)  The physical therapy section of the Ohio occupational therapy, physical therapy, and athletic trainers board shall examine and license persons desiring to practice physical therapy or to practice as physical therapist assistants in this state. The section shall adopt rules in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code necessary for the performance of its duties. 

(B)  An investigation, inquiry, or hearing which the section is authorized to undertake or hold may be undertaken or held by or before any member of this section. Any finding or order of such member shall be confirmed or approved by the section. 

(C)  The section shall: 

(1) Keep a record of its proceedings; 

(2) Keep a register of applicants showing the name and location of the institution granting the applicant's degree or certificate in physical therapy and whether or not a license was issued; 

(3) Maintain a register of every physical therapist and physical therapist assistant in this state, including the licensee's last known place of business, the licensee's last known residence, and the date and number of the licensee's license. Any person may request and receive from the section a current list of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, upon payment of such charges as the section establishes; 

(4) Do all other things necessary and proper to carry out and enforce sections 4755.40 to 4755.56 of the Revised Code. 

(D)  The books and records of the section are prima-facie evidence of matters therein contained. 
 

HISTORY: 137 v H 209 (Eff 11-12-77); 143 v S 80 (Eff 6-28-90); 144 v S 124 (Eff 4-16-93); 147 v H 215. Eff 6-30-97.
 

See provisions, § 10 of SB 300 (142 v  - ) following RC § 4755.01.