319A.070 Powers and duties of board

319A.070 Powers and duties of board.

(1) The board shall administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter and shall have

the responsibility of evaluating the qualifications of applicants for licensure.

(2) The board may issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, administer oaths, and

investigate allegations of practices violating the provisions of this chapter.

(3) The board may:

(a) Promulgate administrative regulations, pursuant to KRS Chapter 13A, relating

to professional conduct to carry out the provisions of this chapter, including

but not limited to administrative regulations relating to professional licensure

and holding a license to practice occupational therapy or assist in the practice

of occupational therapy in the Commonwealth;

(b) Conduct administrative hearings in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B;

(c) Evaluate the qualifications and authorize the issuance of licenses to qualified

occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants;

(d) Issue and renew licenses based on evidence of initial and continued

competence of persons subject to this chapter;

(e) Suspend or revoke licenses;

(f) Require the continuing professional education of persons subject to this

chapter;

(g) Keep a record of its proceedings and a register of all persons licensed as

occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants. The register shall

show the name of every licensee, the licensee's last known place of business

and last known place of residence, and the date and number of the license of

each licensed occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant. The

board shall, during the month of January of every year, compile and make

available a list of licensed occupational therapists and occupational therapy

assistants authorized to practice in the Commonwealth. Any citizen of the

Commonwealth may obtain a copy of the list upon application to the board

and payment of an amount to be fixed by the board, which shall not exceed its

cost;

(h) Make an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly which shall

contain an account of duties performed, actions taken, and appropriate

recommendations;

(i) Institute and maintain actions to restrain or enjoin any violation of this chapter

and administrative regulations notwithstanding the existence or pursuit of

other civil or criminal penalties;

(j) Approve an examination for occupational therapists and occupational therapy

assistants and establish standards for acceptable performance;

(k) Seek an injunction in Franklin Circuit Court against any individual who

practices occupational therapy in the Commonwealth without a license; and

(l) Promulgate administrative regulations to define appropriate supervision of

assistants, aides, and unlicensed personnel that are delivering occupational

therapy services.