§ 5-44-6 - Board of psychology – General powers.
SECTION 5-44-6
§ 5-44-6 Board of psychology –General powers. – The board of psychology shall:
(1) Be authorized to recommend to the director for his or herapproval the adoption and revision of rules and regulations not inconsistentwith law as necessary to enable it to carry into effect the provisions of thischapter.
(2) Determine the tests which applicants for licensure take.The department shall adopt policies to be followed in the examinations,licensure, and renewal of licenses of qualified applicants.
(3) Conduct hearings upon charges calling for the disciplineof a license or revocation. The department has the power to issue subpoenas andcompel the attendance of witnesses and administer oaths to persons givingtestimony at hearings.
(4) The board, or the director shall prosecute all personsviolating this chapter and has the power to incur the necessary expenses ofprosecution. The board shall keep a record of all its proceedings.