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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
In addition to any other powers, the board may:
1. Administer this chapter.
2. Issue interpretations of this chapter.
3. Adopt rules as may be necessary to carry out this chapter.
4. Employ and fix the compensation of personnel the board determines necessary to carry into effect this chapter and incur other expenses necessary to effectuate this chapter.
5. Issue, renew, deny, suspend, or revoke licenses and carry out any disciplinary actions authorized by this chapter.
6. Set fees for licensure, license renewal, and other services deemed necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
7. Conduct investigations for the purpose of determining whether violations of this chapter or grounds for disciplining licensees exist. The board may establish an investigative panel to conduct an investigation under this subsection and may subpoena records.
8. Develop standards and adopt rules for the improvement of the administration of medical imaging or radiation therapy in this state.
9. Employ or contract with one or more certification organizations known to provide acceptable examinations leading to certification of technical personnel performing medical imaging or radiation therapy.
10. Impose sanctions, deny licensure, levy fines, or seek appropriate civil or criminal penalties against anyone who violates or attempts to violate examination security, anyone who obtains or attempts to obtain licensure by fraud or deception, or anyone who knowingly assists in that type of activity.
11. Require information on an applicant's or licensee's fitness, qualifications, and previous professional record and performance from recognized data sources, licensing and disciplinary authorities of other jurisdictions, certification organizations, professional education and training institutions, liability insurers, health care institutions, or other employers, and law enforcement agencies be reported to the board. The board or its investigative panels may require an applicant for licensure or a licensee who is the subject of a disciplinary investigation to submit to a statewide and nationwide criminal history record check. The nationwide criminal history record check must be conducted in the manner provided by section 12-60-24. All costs associated with the criminal history record check are the responsibility of the licensee or applicant.
12. Require the self-reporting by an applicant or a licensee of any information the board determines may indicate possible deficiencies in practice, performance, fitness, or qualifications.
13. Establish a mechanism for dealing with a licensee who abuses or is dependent upon or addicted to alcohol or other addictive chemical substances, and enter an agreement with a professional organization possessing relevant procedures and techniques the board has evaluated and approved for the organization's cooperation or participation.
14. Issue a cease and desist order, obtain a court order, or an injunction to halt unlicensed practice, a violation of this chapter, or a violation of the rules of the board.
15. Issue a conditional, restricted, or otherwise circumscribed license as the board determines necessary.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 43. Occupations and Professions § 43-62-09. Powers of the board - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-43-occupations-and-professions/nd-cent-code-sect-43-62-09/
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