33-45-106. Board of athletic training; powers and duties; fees; deposit in separate account to fund administration; separate account for enhancing practice of athletic training.

(a) The board shall:

(i) Administer this chapter;

(ii) Promulgate rules and regulations as necessary to carry out this chapter including:

(A) Continuing education requirements for the renewal of licenses;

(B) Professional conduct;

(C) Professional licensure;

(D) Ethical standards of practice.

(iii) Approve or disapprove applications for licensure and issue licenses;

(iv) Censure, suspend or revoke licenses as provided in this chapter and the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act;

(v) Initiate and conduct investigations, hearings and proceedings concerning alleged violations of this chapter and board rules;

(vi) Prescribe fees in accordance with W.S. 33-1-201 for implementing this chapter;

(vii) Keep a record of all proceedings and make available to licensees and other concerned parties an annual report of all board action.

(b) The board may employ or contract with individuals it determines necessary to administer its affairs and to provide necessary support and clerical services. Costs related to these services shall be paid from the funds of the board.

(c) All fees collected by the board shall be deposited by the state treasurer to the credit of the state board of athletic training account. Disbursements from the account shall not exceed the monies credited to it. The account shall be used by the board to defray costs incurred in the administration of this chapter.

(d) The board may accept federal, state, county, city or private funds, grants or appropriations to enhance the practice of athletic trainers. The funds shall be deposited by the state treasurer in a separate account. The funds shall be paid out upon an authorized voucher duly verified and signed by the chairman of the board, showing that the expenditure is authorized under this chapter. Upon presentation of the voucher, the auditor shall draw the warrant upon the treasurer but no warrant shall be drawn unless sufficient funds are in the account.