§ 54. General powers and duties of the Board (a) The Board shall adopt rules concerning: (1) a definition of the practice of public accountancy, interpreting section 13 of this title as appropriate; (2) qualifications for obtaining licensure, interpreting the relevant statutes as appropriate; (3) forms approved by the Secretary of State, which are to be used by the Board; and (4) explanations of appeal and other significant rights given to applicants and the public. (b) The Board may: (1) conduct examinations and pass upon the qualifications of applicants for licensing; (2) adopt rules of professional conduct for establishing and maintaining high standards of competence and integrity in the profession of public accounting; (3) adopt rules establishing reasonable continuing education requirements, not to exceed 40 hours per year, and establish or approve continuing education programs to assist a licensee in meeting these requirements; (4) investigate suspected violations of section 14 of this title and suspected unprofessional conduct; (5) conduct hearings; (6) issue subpoenas and administer oaths in connection with any authorized investigation or hearing; (7) take or cause depositions to be taken as needed in any investigation or hearing before it; (8) receive legal assistance from the Secretary of State’s office and from the Attorney General; (9) seek and obtain injunctions to restrain violations of section 14 of this title or unprofessional conduct; (10) cooperate with licensing and regulatory authorities in other jurisdictions to investigate suspected violations of section 14 of this title and suspected unprofessional conduct; and (11) adopt rules regarding peer reviews that may be required to be performed under this chapter. (c) [Repealed.]
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