§ 9-2414
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§9–2414.
(a)The Board shall:
(1)license qualified individuals to provide sign language interpretation services;
(2)on or before July 1, 2024, establish and publish licensing requirements for sign language interpreting in all settings;
(3)provide technical assistance to license applicants and other interested persons;
(4)promote the profession of sign language interpreting, including providing workshops and trainings to raise public awareness and to facilitate professional development; and
(5)perform any other duties assigned by the Director.
(b)In addition to any duties set forth elsewhere in this subtitle and with the support of the Office, the Board shall:
(1)administer the provisions of this part;
(2)adopt bylaws for the conduct of its proceedings;
(3)adopt a seal;
(4)keep a record of its proceedings;
(5)keep a file on each applicant for a license;
(6)establish a visiting sign language interpreter registry;
(7)develop and maintain a website that shall include:
(i)a portal to accept license applications and related documentation, complaints, and registrations of visiting sign language interpreters; and
(ii)a publicly searchable database of sign language interpreters; and
(8)reasonably seek additional funding sources.
(c)In addition to any powers set forth elsewhere, the Board may adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this part.