§ 73-65-5. State Board of Health powers and duties

MS Code § 73-65-5 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) Promulgate regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter;

(b) Require that all applicants register for, take and pass the Art Therapy Credentials Board Examination as administered by the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc.;

(c) Establish the application deadline for and score required to pass the examination;

(d) Process applications and review the required examinations;

(e) Issue licenses to applicants who meet the requirements of Section 73-65-7 or 73-65-9;

(f) Deny, suspend or revoke a license to practice art therapy;

(g) Censure, reprimand, or place a license holder or applicant on probation for a period not to exceed one (1) year;

(h) Maintain a current register of license holders as a matter of public record;

(i) Establish criteria for continuing education;

(j) Establish procedures for receiving, investigating and resolving complaints against license holders;

(k) Approve the level of supervision and experience required for persons seeking licensure;

(l) Assess fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses to cover expenses of the board in administering this chapter; any increase in the fees charged by the board under this paragraph shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 41-3-65;

(m) Implement an impaired professional art therapist treatment program; and

(n) Adopt a code of ethics as established by the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Inc.