§ 37:1360.53 — Powers and duties of the board

Louisiana § 37:1360.53

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 37: Professions and Occupations

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§1360.53. Powers and duties of the board
The board shall have and exercise with respect to medical psychologists all powers
and duties granted to it by R.S. 37:1261 et seq. relative to physicians. In addition, the board
shall have the authority to:
(1) Establish and publish standards of medical psychology practice in accordance
with those developed and accepted by the profession.
(2) Approve, deny, revoke, suspend, renew, and reinstate licensure or certification
of duly qualified applicants.
(3) Adopt, promulgate, revise, and enforce orders, rules, and regulations for initial
licensure, renewal, and certificates of advanced practice as the board may deem necessary
to ensure the competency of applicants, the protection of the public, and the proper
administration of this Part in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.
(4) Conduct hearings on charges calling for the denial, suspension, revocation, or
refusal to renew a license or certificate.

Legislative History

Acts 2009, No. 251, §11, eff. July 1, 2009.