§ 5-69-7 - Powers and duties of the licensing board. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 5-69-7

   § 5-69-7  Powers and duties of thelicensing board. – (a) The organization, meeting, and management of the licensing board shall beestablished by regulations promulgated by the department of health.

   (b) In addition to duties set forth in this chapter, thelicensing board shall:

   (1) Examine and pass on the qualifications of all applicantsidentified by the ICRC/AODA member board that all standards have beensuccessfully completed for licensure under this chapter, and recommend to thedirector that a license shall be issued to each qualified successful applicant,attesting to the applicant's professional qualification to practice as a"licensed chemical dependency professional" or a "licensed chemical dependencyclinical supervisor";

   (2) Recommend that the director adopt rules and regulationsthat set ICRC/AODA professional practice standards for licensed chemicaldependency professionals and licensed chemical dependency clinical supervisors;

   (3) Recommend modifications or amendments deemed necessary toeffectuate its purpose;

   (4) Be responsible for making recommendations to the directorconcerning all disciplinary functions carried out regarding all licenses underthis chapter;

   (5) Have any other powers required to carry out theprovisions of this chapter.