§30-3H-4. Duties and powers of the board.

(a) In addition to the powers and duties of the board as set forth in §30-3-1 et seq. of this code, and in conformity with this article, the board shall:

(1) Establish the requirements for licenses and ACS permits;

(2) Determine the qualifications of applicants for licenses and permits to practice genetic counseling;

(3) Establish the procedures for submitting, approving, and rejecting applications for licenses and permits, including renewal and reinstatement;

(4) Propose rules for legislative approval in accordance with the provisions of §29A-3-1 et seq. of this code to implement the provisions of and carry out the purposes of this article;

(5) Receive and initiate genetic counseling complaints, conduct investigations, convene hearings, issue subpoenas for witnesses and documents and administer oaths;

(6) Institute proceedings in the courts of this state to enforce its subpoenas for the production of witnesses and documents and its orders, and to restrain and enjoin violations of this article and of any rules promulgated under it;

(7) Establish and certify standards for the supervision of ACS permittees;

(8) Establish the circumstances under which the approval of applications and the issuance of licenses and permits may be delegated to the executive director; and

(9) Perform such other duties as are set forth in this article or otherwise provided for in this code.

(b) The board's annual report to the Legislature shall include a statistical analysis of complaints received, charges investigated, charges dismissed after investigation, the grounds for each such dismissal and disciplinary proceedings and disposition.