Vermont Statutes Title 26. Professions and Occupations, § 2812. Director; powers and duties

(1) a definition of the practice of radiologic technology, interpreting section 2801 of this chapter;

(2) qualifications for obtaining licensure, interpreting sections 2821a and 2821b of this chapter;

(3) explanations of appeal and other significant rights given to applicants and the public;

(4) procedures for disciplinary and reinstatement cases;

(5) Repealed by 2011, Adj. Sess., No. 116, § 43, eff. July 1, 2012.

(6) procedures for mandatory reporting of unsafe radiologic conditions or practices;

(7) procedures for continued competency evaluation;

(8) procedures for radiation safety;

(9) procedures for competency standards for license applications and renewals.

(1) Repealed by 2011, Adj. Sess., No. 116, § 43, eff. July 1, 2012.

(2) Repealed by 2019, No. 30, § 18, eff. July 1, 2019.

(3) investigate suspected unprofessional conduct;

(4) periodically determine whether a sufficient supply of good quality radiologic technology services is available in Vermont at a competitive and reasonable price and take suitable action, within the scope of the Office's powers, to solve or bring public and professional attention to any problem that it finds in this area; and

(5) as a condition of renewal require that a licensee establish that he or she has completed a minimum of 24 hours of continuing education, the specific requirements of which may be specified by rule.

(1) Refer cases of apparent improper radiologic technology practice to any occupational board with authority over the person concerned.

(2) Investigate suspected cases of unauthorized practice of radiologic technology, and refer any such case to the Office's State prosecuting attorney, the Attorney General, or a State's Attorney for possible prosecution and injunctive relief.

(3) Conduct hearings.

(4) Administer oaths and issue subpoenas.

(5) Issue orders relating to discovery in the same manner as a judge under the Vermont Rules of Civil Procedure, which may be enforced in the same manner as a subpoena.

(6) Adopt rules relating to the procedures to be followed in handling complaints and conducting hearings under this chapter.

(7) Receive assistance from the Attorney General or other State agencies, so long as the assistance is not contrary to any other State law.