(A) The committee may:

(1) recommend regulations to the board relating to professional conduct to carry out the provisions of this article including, but not limited to, professional certification and the establishment of ethical standards of practice for persons holding a license to practice as acupuncturists, auricular therapists, and auricular detoxification specialists in this State;

(2) recommend requirements to the board for continuing professional education acupuncturists, auricular therapists, and auricular detoxification specialists to the board;

(3) request and receive the assistance of state educational institutions or other state agencies and recommend to the board information of consumer interest describing the regulatory functions of the advisory committee and the procedures by which consumer complaints are filed with and resolved by the board. The board shall make the information available to the public and appropriate state agencies.

(B) The committee shall:

(1) conduct hearings and keep records and minutes necessary to carry out its functions;

(2) provide notice of all hearings authorized under this article pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act;

(3) determine the qualifications and make recommendations regarding the issuance of licenses to qualified acupuncturists, auricular therapists, and auricular detoxification specialists;

(4) recommend to the board whether to issue or renew licenses under those conditions prescribed in this article;

(5) keep a record of its proceedings and a register of all licensees, including their names and last known places of employment and residence. The board shall annually compile and make available a list of acupuncturists, auricular therapists, and auricular detoxification specialists authorized to practice in this State. An interested person may obtain a copy of this list upon application to the board and payment of an amount sufficient to cover the cost of printing and mailing;

(6) report annually to the board on duties performed, actions taken, and recommendations made;

(7) hear disciplinary cases and recommend findings of fact, conclusions of law, and sanctions to the board. The board shall conduct a final hearing at which it shall make a final decision;

(8) perform such duties and tasks as may be delegated to the committee by the board.

HISTORY: 2005 Act No. 10, Section 1.