36-34-12. Duties of board.

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The board shall:

(1)Promulgate rules that set standards for professional practice of addiction counseling and prevention services and other rules as necessary for the administration of this chapter. All rules shall be promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26 ;

(2)Be responsible for all disciplinary proceedings under this chapter;

(3)Establish, by rules promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26 , education, training and competency, continuing education, and ethical standards governing the examination and practice of practitioners under this chapter;

(4)Examine, or cause to be examined, for competency, eligible applicants, for certification or licensure to practice addiction counseling and prevention services. Examinations shall be held at least semiannually;

(5)Issue certificates and licenses to those applicants who successfully complete the certification or licensing requirements and renew the certifications and licenses of those practitioners who continue to meet the standards of this chapter;

(6)Maintain a record of all practitioners which includes the practitioner's status, certificate or license number, date the certification or licensure was granted, renewal date, and any public record of discipline; and

(7)Establish and collect, pursuant to rules promulgated pursuant to chapter 1-26 , fees for applications, recognition, certification, licensure, dual credentials, examination, upgrades, reciprocity, continuing education, renewal, reinstatement, and all services authorized by this chapter.