37-4-308. Permit required to administer anesthesia -- board to set minimum qualifications -- inspection -- fees -- temporary permit. (1) A dentist may administer deep sedation, general anesthesia, or moderate sedation on application of a permit and inspection by the board.

(2) (a) The board may adopt rules prescribing reasonable standards for the administration and monitoring of anesthesia and sedation, including minimum education, continuing education, and experience qualifications for deep sedation, general anesthesia, moderate sedation, and minimal sedation.

(b) The board may adopt rules prescribing standards for a licensee holding an anesthesia permit. The rules must include a minimum of equipment, supplies, and drugs necessary for administering deep sedation, general anesthesia, or moderate sedation and may include a minimum of equipment and supplies when nitrous oxide or oxygen is administered alone or in conjunction with a single oral sedative agent.

(3) (a) An initial inspection must be performed for each deep sedation, general anesthesia, or moderate sedation permit, with a reinspection at intervals not to exceed 5 years.

(b) The initial inspection must be performed by an inspector appointed by the board. The applicant must be notified at least 30 days prior to the inspection, and the name of the inspector must be provided.

(4) The board may charge fees, including an application fee, permit renewal fee, initial inspection fee, and reinspection fee, to be set at the discretion of the board. Fees must be commensurate with costs.

(5) The board may grant a temporary permit, on receipt of application and payment of the initial inspection fee, authorizing a licensed dentist to administer deep sedation, general anesthesia, or moderate sedation for a period not to exceed 120 days or until an inspection is complete. The temporary permit may be extended on approval by the board.