In addition to all other powers and duties conferred and imposed upon the board by this chapter, the board shall have and exercise the following powers and duties:

1. (1) to promulgate, under the applicable provisions of the Montana Administrative Procedure Act, rules which it determines to be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter;
2. (2) to adopt a schedule of minimum educational requirements, not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter;
3. (3) to prescribe forms for application for examination and license;
4. (4) to prepare and supervise examination of applicants for license to practice acupuncture;
5. (5) to obtain the services of professional examination agencies in lieu of its own preparation of the examinations;
6. (6) to issue, revoke, and suspend licenses as hereinafter provided;
7. (7) to hold hearings, issue subpoenas, administer oaths, and take testimony and proofs concerning all matters within its jurisdiction;
8. (8) to issue commissions to take depositions of witnesses who are sick or absent from the state; and
9. (9) to adopt a seal, which shall be affixed to all licenses issued by the board and other official papers.

History: En. 66-3405 by Sec. 5, Ch. 317, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 66-3405.