37-35-103. Department powers and duties. (1) The department shall:
     (a) examine, license, and renew the licenses of qualified applicants;
     (b) adopt rules:
     (i) for eligibility requirements and competency standards;
     (ii) prescribing the time, place, content, and passing requirements of the licensure and competency examinations and passing scores for licensure under 37-35-202;
     (iii) for application forms and fees for licensure and for renewal and licensure expiration dates; and
     (iv) defining any unprofessional conduct that is not included in 37-1-316; and
     (c) adopt and implement rules for training programs, internships, and continuing education requirements to ensure the quality of addiction counseling.
     (2) The department may:
     (a) adopt rules necessary to implement the provisions of this chapter;
     (b) adopt rules specifying the scope of addiction counseling that are consistent with the education required by 37-35-202; and
     (c) establish licensure requirements and procedures that the department considers appropriate.

     History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 507, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 7, Ch. 23, L. 2001.