Mississippi Code Title 73. Professions and Vocations § 73-38-13

(1) The board shall have full authority to investigate and evaluate each and every applicant applying for a license to practice speech-language pathology or a license to practice audiology with the advice of the council.

(2) The board shall have the authority to issue subpoenas, examine witnesses and administer oaths, and shall, at its discretion, investigate allegations or practices violating the provisions of this article.

(3) The board shall adopt such rules and regulations not inconsistent with the laws of this state as may be necessary to effectuate the provisions of this article and may amend or repeal the same as may be necessary for such purposes, with the advice of the council.

(4) The conferral or enumeration of specific powers elsewhere in this article shall not be construed as a limitation of the general functions conferred by this section.