(1) There is created the Substance Use Disorder Counselor Licensing Board consisting of: (a) three substance use disorder counselors; (b) three mental health therapists qualified by education or experience to treat substance use disorder and who are currently practicing in the substance use disorder field; and (c) one public member.

(a) three substance use disorder counselors;

(b) three mental health therapists qualified by education or experience to treat substance use disorder and who are currently practicing in the substance use disorder field; and

(c) one public member.

(2) The board shall be appointed and serve in accordance with Section 58-1-201.

(3) The duties and responsibilities of the board are in accordance with Sections 58-1-202 and 58-1-203. In addition, the board shall designate one of its members on a permanent or rotating basis to: (a) assist the division in reviewing complaints concerning the unlawful or unprofessional conduct of a licensee; and (b) advise the division in its investigation of these complaints.

(a) assist the division in reviewing complaints concerning the unlawful or unprofessional conduct of a licensee; and

(b) advise the division in its investigation of these complaints.

(4) A board member who has, under Subsection (3), reviewed a complaint or advised in the investigation of a complaint may be disqualified from participating with the board when the board serves as a presiding officer in an adjudicative proceeding concerning the complaint.