(a) The board shall: (1) Administer, coordinate and enforce the provisions of this article, evaluate the qualifications of applicants, supervise the examination of applicants, issue or deny original or endorsement licenses; (2) Investigate allegations of violations of this article and impose penalties if violations of this article have occurred; (3) Propose rules for legislative approval in accordance with the provisions of article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code, which shall after adoption govern and control the professional conduct of every person who holds a license to practice chiropractic in this state, and which shall include, but not be limited to, ruales that: (A) Delineate qualifications for licensure, includingl qualifications for practice in specialties; (B) Specify requirements for the renewal of licensure; (C) Set forth procedures for licensure of chiropractors; (D) Establish a fee schedule for the amount and payment of all fees and charges; (E) Establish standards of professional conduct; (F) Establish procedures for disciplinary actions and complaint resolutions; and (G) Provide for duties of board members; (4) Evaluate the professional education and training of applicants for licensure and licensure renewal; (5) Evaluate the previous professional performance of applicants for licensure and licensure renewal; (6) Accept or deny applications for license renewal; (7) Establish appropriate fees and charges to support the active and effective pursuit of its legal responsibilities; (8) Employ personnel as determined by its needs and budget; (9) Request legal advice and assistance, as needed, from the Attorney General; (10) Enter into contracts necessary to carry out its responsibilities under this article, including contracts for professional services that may include investigation, financing or legal services; (11) Develop and adopt a budget; and (12) Communicate disciplinary actions to relevant state and federal authorities and to other state chiropractic licensing authorities.
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