1. The board shall, in collaboration with the division:
- (1) Provide advice to the division on all matters pertaining to licensure pursuant to sections 346.010 to 346.250;
- (2) Receive and process complaints;
- (3) Review all complaints, authorize investigations wherein there is a possible violation of sections 346.010 to 346.250 or regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, and make recommendations to the division regarding any filing with the administrative hearing commission;
- (4) Adopt and publish a code of ethics;
- (5) Establish an official seal;
- (6) Provide an examination for applicants. The board may obtain the services of specially trained and qualified persons or organizations to assist in developing or conducting examinations;
- (7) Review the examination results of applicants for licensure;
- (8) Determine the appropriate educational requirements, as defined by division rule, for any applicant desiring to be registered as a permit holder, a hearing instrument specialist, or a supervisor;
- (9) Follow the provisions of the division's administrative practices and procedures in conducting all official duties.
- 2. The chairperson or vice chairperson shall have power to administer oaths and to subpoena witnesses to require attendance and testimony and to require production of documents and records, and to that end the board may invoke the aid of the circuit court of any county of the state having jurisdiction over the witness, and any failure to obey the order of the court may be punished by the court as a contempt thereof.
(L. 1973 H.B. 396 & 257 § 26, A.L. 1981 S.B. 16, A.L. 1995 S.B. 69, et al.)