# KRS § 319A.070: 319A.070 Powers and duties of board > Kentucky · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C319A_S319A.070 ## Section - **Citation:** KRS § 319A.070 - **Heading:** 319A.070 Powers and duties of board - **Jurisdiction:** Kentucky - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** KY Code / Title XXVI / Chapter 319A / Section 319A.070 ## Text 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. ## Nearby sections - [KRS § 319A.010 319A.010 Definitions for chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C319A_S319A.010.md) - [KRS § 319A.020 319A.020 Board of Licensure for Occupational Therapy -- Appointment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C319A_S319A.020.md) - [KRS § 319A.030 319A.030 Terms -- Vacancies -- Removal -- Reimbursement for expenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C319A_S319A.030.md) - [KRS § 319A.040 319A.040 Meetings -- Quorum -- Officers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C319A_S319A.040.md) - [KRS § 319A.050 319A.050 Executive secretary and assistants -- Expenditure of funds](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C319A_S319A.050.md) - [KRS § 319A.060 319A.060 Duties of executive secretary -- Bond](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C319A_S319A.060.md) - [KRS § 319A.070 319A.070 Powers and duties of board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C319A_S319A.070.md) - [KRS § 319A.080 319A.080 License required for practice of occupational therapy or use of title "occupational therapist" -- Training requirements for use of deep physical agent modalities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C319A_S319A.080.md) - [KRS § 319A.090 319A.090 Construction of chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C319A_S319A.090.md) - [KRS § 319A.100 319A.100 Temporary permit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C319A_S319A.100.md) - [KRS § 319A.110 319A.110 Application for license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C319A_S319A.110.md) - [KRS § 319A.120 319A.120 Written or computer-based examination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C319A_S319A.120.md) - [KRS § 319A.140 319A.140 Issuance of license](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C319A_S319A.140.md) - [KRS § 319A.150 319A.150 License fee -- Use of title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C319A_S319A.150.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_KY_TXXVI_C319A_S319A.070. 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