32-2904. Powers and duties

A. The board shall:

1. Conduct all examinations for applicants for a license under this chapter, issue licenses, conduct hearings, regulate the conduct of licensees and administer and enforce this chapter.

2. Enforce the standards of practice prescribed by this chapter and board rules.

3. Collect and account for all fees under this chapter and deposit, pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147, the monies in the appropriate fund.

4. Maintain a record of its acts and proceedings, including the issuance, refusal to issue, renewal, suspension or revocation of licenses to practice according to this chapter.

5. Maintain a roster of all persons who are licensed pursuant to this chapter that includes:

(a) The licensee's name.

(b) The current professional office address.

(c) The date and number of the license issued under this chapter.

(d) Whether the licensee is in good standing.

6. Adopt and use a seal, the imprint of which, together with the signatures of the president or vice-president of the board and the secretary-treasurer, shall evidence its official acts.

7. Contract with the department of administration for administrative and record keeping services.

8. Charge additional fees that do not exceed the cost of the services for services the board deems necessary to carry out its intent and purposes.

9. Adopt rules regarding the regulation and the qualifications of medical assistants.

10. Keep board records open to public inspection during normal business hours.

B. The board may:

1. Adopt rules necessary or proper for the administration of this chapter.

2. Subject to title 41, chapter 4, article 4, hire personnel to carry out the purposes of this chapter.

3. Hire investigators subject to title 41, chapter 4, article 4 or contract with investigators to assist in the investigation of violations of this chapter and contract with other state agencies if required to carry out this chapter.

4. Appoint one of its members to the jurisdiction arbitration panel pursuant to section 32-2907, subsection B.

5. Subject to title 41, chapter 4, article 4, employ consultants to perform duties the board determines are necessary to implement this chapter.

6. Appoint from its membership a temporary secretary to perform the duties of the executive director if that office is vacant. The temporary secretary is eligible to receive compensation pursuant to section 38-611.

7. Compile and publish an annual directory.

8. Adopt rules to establish competency or professional review standards for any minor surgical procedure.

9. Appoint two or more board members to a subcommittee that reviews and approves applications and issues permits pertaining to homeopathic medical assistants and associated practical educational programs, pursuant to board rules.

10. Appoint two or more board members to a subcommittee that reviews and approves applications and issues permits pertaining to drugs and device dispensing practices, pursuant to board rules.